Published 1 year ago

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

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Second homeowners could require planning permission if they want to use their property as a holiday let in a tourist hotspot in England, under new government proposals intended to prioritise "desperate" local families looking for a home.

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The Guardian

UK government proposes law requiring planning permission for holiday lets

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities says measure is needed to protect housing for local families and workers

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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’

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

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

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Homeowners will need planning permission for holiday lets in new crackdown

Michael Gove announces red tape rule to 'protect cherished towns'

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Wales Online

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

The rules would only apply in England

1 year ago

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Sky News UK

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.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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