The substantial number of houses in Gwynedd that are being used as second homes and short-term holiday accommodation is having a detrimental impact on the ability of the people of Gwynedd to have access to homes in their communities.
The Council has presented detailed research to the Government which highlights the need to act in the areas of planning, taxation and licensing in order to gain better control of the situation. Following recent announcements from the Government, including the establishment of the Dwyfor Pilot, which commits to introduce steps to tackle problems in the field, the Council is preparing to implement legislative changes as soon as possible. We will also set a Council tax premium for second homes and empty homes every year at an appropriate rate to respond to the situation at the time.