This phone number is for emergencies and is available after 6pm and up until 8:30am on weekdays, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. Approximately 1,300 properties in Carmarthenshire are classed as long-term empty properties whilst there are around 860 registered second homes in the county. Please provide an e-mail address so that we can get back to you if we have any further questions. There is huge demand for affordable two-bedroom houses and single person accommodation, so many of the 1,984 vacant ones might not be suitable in these cases. SA15 5RN, Llangyndeyrn, Carmarthenshire. People can share their views online www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/consultations or by visiting a council customer service Hwb in Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford town centres. "I welcome enforcement action taken when appropriate," he said. *** Your vote has not yet been counted ***. In 1948 the estate was sold to a timber merchant and in 1954 the house and park were sold to Caernarfonshire County Council. Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us. Our tenants Liability begins after the property has been empty for 3 months or, in the case of factories and warehouses, after the property has been empty for 6 months. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 594.96 842.04] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> This phone number is for emergencies and is available after 6pm and up until 8:30am on weekdays, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays. We also hope that this will also act as an incentive to bring dwellings that are occasionally used, or are disused but standing furnished, into use as a normal place of residence, whilst excluding properties that are unsuitable for year-round occupancy.. If a disabled person (adult or child) lives at your home then you may be able to get a reduction in your Council Tax bill. Pembrokeshire Wales Members and dependants of a Visiting Force. 3 Shaheena Din, National Projects Manager, Scottish Empty Homes Partnership . &34Jfengy'n'Hm# k4|dazpys7WUmt>gVLNbPmg1^2T`d$/QR'jx$l^Yo;P-`AUi$aBy@WaIxx8`m6..O?ZaZ(J! Find out more about Council Tax for students, apprentices and trainees . Exempt only if held for the future occupation by a minister of religion. See also exempt properties. Tell us about your experience of using our website. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisations Editors Code of Practice. Thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us. If a caravan or boat has been left unoccupied. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Talking of local it's a word you'll find on most menus. Please provide an e-mail address so that we can get back to you if we have any further questions. Carmarthenshire has been revealed as the Welsh county with the highest number of empty houses, according to new research. This also includes information on financial assistance through interest free loans and we can provide assistance with VAT exemptions. The Welsh Government announced a three-pronged approach to address a second homes crisis". The Council Tax Premium on Second Homes and Empty Properties consultation opened on January 17 and allows people to have a say on the Councils proposals. Tell us your name and email address so that we can give you an update on your feedback. There is concern at local and national level over a perceived impact of second homes and empty properties. A non-British spouse, civil partner or dependant of a person falling within the category shown immediately above. Cllr Terry Davies said a landlord he knew of with 34 houses was looking to "offload" them - Cllr Davies wanted to know if the council might buy them to avoid them potentially being used in the future as Airbnb properties. A discount will only be granted, in respect of unoccupied properties which are furnished:-, Apply for exemption View list of exempt properties. Check if you're eligible. The Council is working to increase the provision of affordable housing in Carmarthenshire and is proposing a Council Tax Provision on properties that are largely empty, to bring long-term empty homes back into use and provide safe, secure and affordable homes that will enhance the sustainability of local communities. We are pleased to inform you that the 2nd Deposit Revised Local Development Plan (LDP) has been published for consultation along with the following documents: The consultation will take place between 17th February and 14th April 2023. Provided there is no personal income or capital (receipt of a former employment pension does not disqualify). Properties can be empty for six months-plus for many reasons, including being for sale and the legal process of probate. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. *** Your vote has not yet been counted ***. I understand that under Section 40(2) of the . 1984 empty homes in Carmarthenshire - enough to sustain small town. If you live in Carmarthenshire you will find housing advice and support; including finding a home, support for tenants and homelessness. Manage rent collection and payments to you. Dewi Morgan, Gwynedd Council. 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In March, 761 enforcement cases and 847 planning applications were yet to be. The person will be disregarded in respect of the dwelling provided at the hospital. Person whose main residence is in a hospital. 3 July 2019. Swansea NRW looks to conduct beaver reintroduction programme in Wales. The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) is changing its accounting methods from 01st April 2020 and will no longer be accounting for the discount awarded to long term empty properties and as such, the financial burden of awarding any future discounts would have to be borne by the Council. The Council has adopted this approach in all its new build developments including homes that will be available soon in Ammanford, Llandybie, Burry Port, Llanelli and Pembrey. The council has various powers at its disposal to force owners of empty homes to take action but prefers to work with them, for instance making them aware of grants and loans of up to 25,000. 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