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Business Item
Empty Homes - Policies for Forced Sale and Prioritising Action
Date of Decision
Tue 3 Jan 2023
Description
Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing
Matter for Decision (to consider...)
Adopt the Forced Sale Policy to provide a standardised tool for decision making across the Council
Adopt the Empty Homes Policy to provide a clear and effective framework for decision making on dealing with empty homes
Service Area
Housing Operations & Landlord Services
Service Area 2
Not Applicable
Is Decision District Wide
Yes
Decision Made
1. That the Forced Sale Policy, attached to the report to provide a standardised tool for decision making across the Council, be adopted.
2. That the Empty Homes Policy, attached to the report to provide a clear and effective framework for decision making on dealing with empty homes, be adopted.
Reason for Decision
To create a consistent approach to the resolution of long term empty properties.
To ensure a clear and transparent policy for when it is appropriate to take force the sale of a property.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected
To bring properties requiring Cabinet decision on an individual basis, which could result in delays in the process.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared
None
Any Dispensation Granted
None
Decision Criteria
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Wards
Aldeburgh and Leiston; Beccles and Worlingham; Bungay and Wainford; Carlford and Fynn Valley; Carlton and Whitton; Carlton Colville; Deben; Eastern Felixstowe; Framlingham; Gunton and St Margarets; Halesworth and Blything; Harbour and Normanston; Kelsale and Yoxford; Kesgrave; Kessingland; Kirkley and Pakefield; Lothingland; Martlesham and Purdis Farm; Melton; Orwell and Villages; Oulton Broad; Rendlesham and Orford; Rushmere St Andrew; Saxmundham; Southwold; Western Felixstowe; Wickham Market; Woodbridge; Wrentham, Wangford and Westleton
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Decision History
| 16/12/2022 10:04:01 | Karen Cook | Business Item Created | |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:01 | Karen Cook | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:01 | Karen Cook | Meeting Added | 03/01/2023 6:30PM |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:49 | Karen Cook | Ward Added | Aldeburgh and Leiston |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:49 | Karen Cook | Ward Added | Beccles and Worlingham |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:49 | Karen Cook | Ward Added | Bungay and Wainford |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:49 | Karen Cook | Ward Added | Carlford and Fynn Valley |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:49 | Karen Cook | Ward Added | Carlton and Whitton |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:49 | Karen Cook | Ward Added | Carlton Colville |
| 16/12/2022 10:04:49 | Karen Cook | Ward Added | Deben |
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