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Scottish ministers publish planning advice for short-term let control areas

02.07.2021

Roger Milne

airbnb | Policy & Politics | Scotland | Scottish Government | short term lets

Consultation on the details of a licensing scheme for Airbnb-type short-term lets in Scotland was published this week alongside a planning circular setting out how so-called ‘control areas’ should be established by planning authorities.

Appeals round-up: Two housing schemes approved at joint inquiry; Edinburgh flat’s use as Airbnb is ruled ‘relatively unproblematic’

23.04.2021

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 17 April-23 April, 2021

Appeal: Edinburgh flat’s use as Airbnb is ruled ‘relatively unproblematic’

23.04.2021

Matt Moody

A reporter has granted retrospective permission for the use of a flat in central Edinburgh for short-term holiday accommodation, calling it ‘a well-used and relatively unproblematic visitor facility in a...

Appeals round-up: Better rugby facilities do not outweigh loss to cricket; Bungalow would have no greater green belt impact than polytunnel

19.02.2021

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 13 Februrary-19 February, 2021

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Appeal: Airbnb shipping container harms heritage

19.02.2021

Matt Moody

An inspector has refused retrospective consent for a 12-metre shipping container installed next to a listed bed-and-breakfast business in Sleaford, ruling that pollution-eating moss cladding and a roof...

Appeal: ‘Alien’ appearance means craft is not a houseboat

29.01.2021

Matt Moody

A structure on the River Thames was deemed not to be a houseboat despite displaying various characteristics of one, after an inspector decided that its harm to the character of the area was contrary to the...

Scottish Government proposals for short-term lets dependent on funding for planning departments

25.01.2021

Laura Edgar

airbnb | Policy & Politics | RTPI Scotland | Scotland | short term lets

RTPI Scotland has cautiously welcomed the Scottish Government proposals for short-term lets such as those by Airbnb, including mandatory licensing to ensure that they are safe and to address issues faced by neighbours.

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Gwynedd sets out concerns about holiday homes

04.12.2020

Laura Edgar

The holiday home ‘emergency’ within Gwynedd has reached a critical point, Gwynedd Council has said, with research suggesting measures that should be taken to address the situation.

Appeal: Airbnb use for undersized flat approved

11.09.2020

Matt Moody

A flat formed of part of a tattoo studio in Norwich which fell short of space standards has been approved for use as an Airbnb, after an inspector ruled that it offered suitable living conditions for...

Appeals round-up: Harmful railings allowed at grade II* listed harbour; 9 Airbnbs in King’s Cross townhouse refused permission

03.07.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 27 June-3 July, 2020

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