3. Apply for a Premium Exception
Introduction
The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 provided councils with the power to charge a premium in respect of furnished and unoccupied properties/second homes.
With effect from April 2025, the Government has introduced statutory exceptions to the premium, for unoccupied and furnished properties that meet the following criteria:
- Up for sale or rent
- Currently undergoing major structural work, repairs or significant adaptations
- Subject to or recently had probate or letters of administration granted
- Seasonal or ‘holiday’ accommodation where all year-round permanent occupation is not possible
- Would be the sole or main residence of a member of the Armed Forces who has job related military accommodation provided by their employer
- Would be the sole or main residence of someone who has job related accommodation provided by their employer elsewhere
- Annexe that is being used as part of an existing dwelling and household
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If you feel that any of these apply to you, please continue with this form to make your application.
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The address of the property to which the application applies