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Welsh Government reveal plans for tackling impact of second home ownership

Published on: 24 November 2021
Published by LNB News

LNB News 24/11/2021

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Issue Date: 24 November 2021

Published Date: 24 November 2021

Jurisdiction(s): Wales

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The Welsh Government has published details of a pilot scheme and launched a consultation with the aim of tackling the impact second home ownership is having on some Welsh communities. The Climate Change Minister, Julie James, said the first stage of the pilot is set to be launched in January 2022 and intends to focus on shared equity schemes, rental solutions and what is done with empty homes. The Welsh Government has also launched a consultation seeking views on proposals to amend the development management system and planning policy in Wales to help local planning authorities manage second homes and short-term holiday lets. According to James, this will guide the second phase of the pilot which could involve making changes to planning, taxation and tourism systems. The consultation closes on 22 February 2022.

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