Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 19
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Acknowledged
Paragraph: 107
We welcome the Government’s introduction of a tourist accommodation registration scheme and its commitment to...
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s introduction of a tourist accommodation registration scheme and its commitment to consulting on changes to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, but it remains to be seen if this will suffice to control the holiday-let market, which is having a serious impact on some local communities around the country, especially coastal communities. In particular, it is not clear whether a registration scheme introduced under the provisions could place conditions on registration that would allow local authorities to control the spread of the holiday-let market.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges concerns and notes that consultations were held on a registration scheme for short-term lets and a new use class, and the responses are being considered.
Paragraph Reference:
107
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
In recognition of growing concerns in areas with a high concentration of short-term lets about their impact on the availability and affordability of local housing, along with concerns about inconsistencies within the regulatory framework in the visitor accommodation sector, the government is introducing a registration scheme for short- term lets in England through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. A consultation was held to consider details on how the registration scheme will operate. Government has also consulted on the introduction of a new use class for short term lets and associated permitted developments rights. This would provide flexibility where such uses are not an issue and allow greater control where there is a local issue. The two consultations have now closed. We are carefully considering responses and will respond in due course.