Planning Permission Applications
Planning permission covers a wide range of works and operations undertaken at a property.
In the Short-Term Lettings context, an application for Planning Permission seeks consent to operate a property for Short-Term Letting by formally changing the use of the property.
Planning permission can be indefinite or for a fixed term and remains associated with the property, not the applicant.
Not all forms of short-term letting require planning permission but where permission is obtained, no planning enforcement action can follow, so long as planning conditions are respected.
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Different Local Authorities have different policies in this area, with each application determined by comparison to a ‘Development Plan.’ Knowledge of exactly how an application will be treated is key to deciding if it is appropriate, recommended, or likely to succeed.
We have assisted clients in obtaining planning permission for Short-Term letting, including for flats, and very recent appeal successes show that it is now possible to achieve planning permission in a range of circumstances. This now includes shared-stair flats in Edinburgh.
Well-written applications which address the correct aspects of Development Plans are usually key to success. We therefore recommend consulting with one of our team before committing to any application.
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Conduct thorough research on local authority policies regarding planning permissions for short-term lettings.
Analyze the demand for short-term rentals in your area and identify potential gaps in the market that your property could fill.
Investigate competitors operating in your area, their offerings, and their success rates in obtaining planning permissions.
Develop well-structured planning permission applications that align with local development plans, increasing the likelihood of approval.