FI16062

Request

  • The number of complaints received by the council relating to second homes. 
  • If recorded, a breakdown or summary of the types of issues raised in these complaints (e.g. disputes over second home classification, objections to second home premiums, requests for reclassification as sole or main residence, etc.)
  • Please include any copies of any complaints (with redactions made to ensure confidentiality is maintained).

Response

  • 2023/24: 3, 2024/25: 5 and 2025/26: 0
  • 2023/24: Requesting an explanation for the decision to apply 100% Premium from 01/04/2025 (2), Dispute over Second Home Classification (empty property) (1) and 2024/25: Requesting an explanation for the decision to apply 100% Premium from 01/04/2025 (3), Dispute over Second Home Classification (empty property) (2)
  • The information you have requested is exempt from disclosure under Section 40(2) of the Freedom of Information Act as the Council considers the information as personal data.  Even if the personal identifiers were redacted it still may be possible to identify people and/or properties from the information contained in the complaint.  Personal data as defined by Article 4(1) of GDPR and also Section 3 of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the release of this data would contravene the data protection principles.