Regulation 9 Works applications: approval by area agency
This regulation applies where an area agency receives a works application made in accordance with regulation 7 and forwarded by a registered installer in accordance with paragraph (2), (4) or (5) of regulation 8.
The area agency shall not approve an application to which paragraph (1) refers unless they are satisfied—
that the applicant is eligible for grant,
that any applicable conditions under regulation 5(4) are complied with, and
that a contract for the carrying out of the works which contains terms specified by the area agency (and no other terms)—
in the case of an application forwarded under regulation 8(4), has been entered into, and
in any other case, will be entered into,
between the applicant and the registered installer.
If the area agency are satisfied as to the matters set out in paragraph (2), they shall determine whether there are or are likely to be sufficient funds to make payment of the grant.
Where the area agency approve the application, they shall promptly—
in the case of an application received pursuant to regulation 8(4)(b), notify the registered installer of the approval; and
in the case of an application received pursuant to regulation 8(2) or (5),—
notify the applicant and the registered installer of the approval, and
return the application to the registered installer.
Where an area agency refuse the application, they shall promptly notify the applicant and the registered installer in writing of their refusal and of the reasons for their refusal.