Housing strategies and policies

Empty homes policy

Empty residential properties are a problem nationwide.

Not only are they properties that could be brought back into use as affordable homes, they can also attract fly tipping, vermin, vandalism, squatters, burglars and arsonists.

They can lead to damp ingression into neighbouring properties and affect the wellbeing of neighbours and communities.

We have developed an empty homes policy to try and reduce the number of long term empty homes in the district.

We do not offer any grants or loans for home owners of empty properties.