What are the different bands?

Banding has been developed to ensure that people with the biggest need for housing are given priority. We have developed four bands which are:

Band A

Urgent housing need, for example those who have been assessed as being priority homeless, and therefore in priority need to get somewhere to live, whose circumstances are life-threatening or those whose current home is going to be demolished.

Band B

Significant housing need, for example those ready to 'move on' from supported housing, those suffering from domestic violence or people with a number of housing needs.

Band C

General housing need, for example those with a single housing need such as non-urgent medical needs.

Band D

Applicants with no housing need who do not fall into the above categories or those who have been demoted in accordance with the Allocations Policy.

For further information regarding banding and how they are assessed, refer to the Allocations Policy.

What if I'm not happy with my banding

You can ask us to review the band you are in by contacting the Under One Roof team on 01744 63 63 63.

You will need to tell us why you think that your banding is wrong and provide supporting evidence so we can look at your application again. We will notify you in writing of our decision within 10 working days.

What if my band is re-assessed?

If you provide further information for your banding to be reassessed and you are successful in being awarded a higher band, then you should be aware that your date of registration will change to the date on which your band increased.