long-term empty homes
Lewisham Council is implementing a new strategy to bring long-term empty homes back into use.
Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a new strategy in February 2026 to tackle long-term empty homes in privately owned properties. This strategy, effective from 2026 to 2029, aims to bring vacant homes back into use by combining support for owners with enforcement tools, addressing housing needs within the borough.
No further council discussions or decisions on long-term empty homes are currently scheduled. The topic refers to residential properties that have been vacant for an extended period, often falling into disrepair and impacting communities.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet approved a new strategy on 11 February 2026. Source
- The strategy to tackle long-term empty homes will be in effect from 2026 to 2029. Source
- The new strategy combines support for property owners with enforcement tools. Source
- The goal of the strategy is to bring empty homes back into use to address housing needs. Source
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