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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

Appeal: 9 Airbnbs in King’s Cross townhouse refused permission

03.07.2020

Matt Moody

An inspector has refused retrospective permission for the conversion of a four-storey townhouse in King’s Cross into nine individual short-term holiday lets, considering the resulting loss of permanent...

Appeals round-up: Plans to convert long-vacant pub rejected again; Edinburgh Airbnb is a material change of use

05.06.2020

Matt Moody

A round-up of planning appeals: 30 May-5 June, 2020

Appeal: Edinburgh Airbnb is a material change of use

05.06.2020

Matt Moody

A reporter has upheld enforcement action against the use of an Edinburgh flat for short-term holiday letting, ruling that ‘frequent movement by guests’ was beyond the level of activity expected from a...

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