Agenda item

At this point in the meeting, Councillor J.Hale reaffirmed her interest in this item, and left the meeting for the discussion and voting thereon.

Decisions:

That having given due regard to the Full Integrated Impact Assessment the following be commended to Council for approval:

1.      That the Council Tax Premium of 100% on Long Term Empty Dwellings and Second Homes be approved with an implementation date of April 2025.

2.      That no premium be charged where an empty property can only be accessed through a business premises and does not have a separate entrance.  This category will not apply if the building is altered to remove an existing separate entrance.

3.      That no premium be charged where a premium would be payable on a long term empty property that is sold, the new owner will not be charged a premium for up to 6 months from the date of sale while major building work is being carried out.

Reasons for Decisions:

1.           To allow council tax premiums to be charged on long term empty properties and second homes with effect from 1st April 2025.

2.           To encourage home owners to return their properties to good use. 

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.