Part of the empty homes policy for Torbay.
We will assess certain criteria and use a point system. We can then prioritise which empty homes need to come back into use. The higher the score, the higher the priority.
We give points to certain traits that give us cause for concern. For example:
| Critera | Number of points given |
|---|---|
|
Length of time empty Under 2 years 2 years to 5 years 5 years to 10 years 10 years, or more |
0 5 10 15 |
|
Social impact Appearance, inc garden Vermin Fly tipping Anti social behaviour Squatters |
10 10 10 10 10 |
|
High profile location Yes ` No |
10 0 |
|
Complaints received Yes ` No |
10 0 |
|
Structural issues Yes ` No |
10 0 |
|
Council tax debt Yes ` No liability No |
10 15 0 |
|
Resident owned Resident owned Commercial |
5 0 |