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, what criteria local authorities will be required to use in decision-making processes for granting planning permissions for short-term lets; whether these criteria will include an assessment of the potential impact of a proposal on (a) local housing need and (b) the community; and whether his Department plans to issue guidance to councils on adapting criteria to the unique circumstances of their localities.

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: 21421
Session: 2023-24
Related items: Long-Term Plan for Housing Update
Monday, 19 February 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Holiday accommodation Local government Planning permission
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk