Decision details

Cabinet was asked to endorse the introduction of Council Tax Premium for empty homes in the District. The report to Cabinet explained that other councils across Derbyshire now charge a Premium on empty homes, in order to help tackle the shortage of housing supply in their areas. Members were informed that if Cabinet endorsed the proposal, then a subsequent report would be submitted to Council seeking formal approval for the Premium.

RESOLVED -

(1)            That Cabinet endorsed the implementation of an Empty Homes Premium, as set out in the report.

(2)            That the implementation of the Empty Homes Premium commences from 1 April 2024. 

REASONS FOR DECISION - The introduction of an Empty Homes Premium will help to reduce the number of current empty homes in the District.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - The option of not introducing a Council Tax premium was considered but rejected, given the current rise in empty homes in the District.