Agreed:
RECOMMENDED that Council:-
(1) approve the application of the current premium of 100% for all dwellings which are unoccupied and substantially unfurnished (empty dwellings) from a period of one year with effect from 1st April 2024;
(2) approve the application of a premium of 100% for all dwellings which are unoccupied but substantially furnished with effect from 1st April 2024; and
(3) grant delegated authority to the Section 151 Officer to implement the policy in line with the Council’s requirements and any guidance given by the Secretary of State.
Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.