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New planning regulations for short-term holiday lets

02 June 2023

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The government is consulting on a new Planning Use Class and PD (Permitted Development) rights in England.聽

The government is introducing regulations that will see a new Use Class (C5) introduced for short-term holiday lets operating out of residential homes.

Previously, using a home or second home as a short-term holiday let was not regulated by the planning system. Proposals do not apply to existing holiday lets that have planning permission, or holiday lets operating out of non-residential buildings.

Applicants will benefit from a new permitted development right, whereby permission is automatically granted. There are no planned restrictions or conditions on the proposed conversion from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to the new Use Class C5. Local authorities will have the powers to remove permitted development rights and require full planning permission for short-term holiday lets via Article 4 directions.

In essence, the government is seeking to regulate short-term holiday lets, which currently have no restrictions so long as they are used as a residential dwelling as a primary use.

Read our explanatory notes for more information on the consultation.聽

24 May 2023

NFU seeks views from members

皇家华人sought feedback from members by 30 May 2023 on the proposals.

You can still give your feedback directly to the government by visiting its before 7 June.

Key features of the proposals

The new Use Class (C5) which the government proposes to introduce has the following definition:

鈥淯se of a dwellinghouse that is not a sole or main residence for temporary sleeping accommodation for the purpose of holiday, leisure, recreation, business or other travel."

Land that already has permission for holiday lets, and those that are using non-residential buildings as holiday lets will not be affected by the proposed changes.

Members who are currently using their homes, or second homes as holiday lets may be required to apply for permission in certain areas. Members in areas with a high concentration of holiday lets should expect their respective local authorities to exercise Article 4 directions.

12 April 2023

Government launches consultation

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities is consulting on the ''.

is also running via the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to gather views on the new registration and licensing scheme that will accompany planning changes.

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