Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Friday, 12 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 April 2024. It was answered by Lee Rowley (Conservative) on Monday, 22 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Holiday Accommodation: Planning Permission

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, when he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to require planning permission for properties rented out as short-term lets for more than 90 days per year; and if he will publish guidance on (a) how long properties should operate as short-term lets, (b) whether a minimum time limit will apply and (c) whether there will be any exemptions to these regulations.

Answer: We set out our intention to take action on the issue of short-term lets in the Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS264) published on 19 February 2024. As stated, further details of the planning changes, including the timeline for implementation, will be set out when the Government formally responds to the consultation on these proposals.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21419
Session: 2023-24
Related items: Long-Term Plan for Housing Update
Monday, 19 February 2024
Written statements
House of Commons; Holiday Accommodation: Planning Permission
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Holiday accommodation Planning permission Regulation
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk