Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Deferred
Paragraph: 108
We recommend that the Government use the powers in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, if...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government use the powers in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, if passed by Parliament, to implement a tourist accommodation registration scheme as soon as possible. We ask that the Government also update us on whether the scheme could and will be used to allow local authorities to protect their communities from the holiday-let market. The Government should also announce what further action it will take, as soon as the scheme has clarified the extent of the damage being caused by the sector.
Government Response Summary
The government is introducing a registration scheme for short-term lets and consulted on a new use class. They are carefully considering responses and will respond in due course.
Paragraph Reference:
108
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
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.