Private Homes - Housing Renewal Policy
Barry Town Centre Living Study and
Neighbourhood Renewal Assessment Report
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is dedicating millions of pounds
to helping private householders in the county to repair, adapt and
improve their homes.
Funding, advice and assistance are on offer to eligible people
throughout the Vale. Assistance will be targeted at the Penarth
Central Renewal Area and to Disabled Facilities
Grants.
This is one of many new changes introduced under the revised
Housing Renewal Policy, which came into force on 3 May 2005 and has
a number of new benefits for local homeowners.
Changes to the policy, which were introduced following
consultation with interested parties, also include a fast track and
prioritisation procedure for people applying for Disabled
Facilities Grants.
The Council will take a more pro-active role in relation to
vacant properties and take action in respect of them. New home
loans and equity release schemes will also be piloted.
A number of changes are also being made in Renewal Areas,
including the extension of the Home Repair Assistance Grant to
pensioners, a new 10-year letting condition for landlords and a new
Home Safety Grant for pensioners and young families.
Renewal Areas will also benefit from a new Regeneration Grant
to convert commercial buildings into homes.
The Penarth Central Renewal Area will benefit from renovation
grants for internal works, following a group repair scheme, and
emergency grants for vulnerable people in receipt of a means tested
benefit.
Other financial assistance to be made available in the Renewal
Areas is to owners of vacant properties or owners applying to
convert their properties to provide additional residential
accommodation.
John Thomas, the Cabinet Member for Housing, Building Services
and Community Safety said: "The Council and Government's investment
into community regeneration through Renewal Area initiatives has
already had a positive effect on areas around Vere Street in Barry
and the central area of Penarth.
"The revised Housing Renewal Policy confirms the Council's
continued commitment to Renewal Areas."
Copies of both documents are available at local libraries or you
can download them below in PDF format.
Download the Vale of Glamorgan Council's Housing
Renewal Policy (PDF)