Ref: Objective 3.4 Compact Growth and Objective 3.9 Adaptation of existing homes.

The wholesale transfer of vacant and derelict buildings into new housing units must be a priority. A greater emphasis on such development would be stimulated by the transfer of any incentives available for new build projects toward renovating and restoring properties.

Implement the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 to include all qualifying properties on the Local Authority's Vacant Sites Register by default.