Michael Gove announces holiday lets could require new permissions in bid to stop second homes 'pushing out' locals

Holiday lets use could require planning permission soon

There is a new Government proposal in place that would see some home owners having to require planning consent before turning their home into a holiday let or Airbnb

Michael Gove announces holiday lets could require new permissions in bid to stop second homes 'pushing out' locals

The cabinet minister says too many "desperate" families and local residents from tourist hotspots are "pushed out" of the housing market as he launches a consultation.

People who let out homes to holidaymakers could need planning permission soon

The Government is weighing up the move amid fears people are being pushed out of tourist hotspots by people using their homes on sites such as Airbnb

Plan to change rules on holiday lets to stop tourists pushing out locals

The rules would only apply in England

Airbnb hosts to need planning permission to turn homes into short-term holiday lets

Plans aim to stop residents being ‘pushed out of cherished towns’

Holiday home owners face seeking approval to let them out

Law aims to stop communities being driven out by tourist demand