FI16852

Request

I am requesting information the following information regarding vacant commercial properties currently owned or managed by your council:

1. The total number of empty commercial properties in 2025.

2. The total number of empty commercial properties in 2024 and 2023.

If possible, please also provide:

3. A breakdown of empty properties by category (e.g., retail, office, industrial, leisure).

4. The length of time properties have been empty.

Response

1. Nine.

2. Five in 2024 and five in 2023.

3. As follows: 

  • Retail: 1
  • Office: 0
  • Industrial: 4
  • Leisure: 0
  • Miscellaneous: 4

4. As follows: 

  • Retail: 2 months
  • Office: Not applicable
  • Industrial: 2 years (for one property) and not known for the other three
  • Leisure: Not applicable
  • Miscellaneous: 6 months (for one property) and not known for the other three