A Bill to make provision for the licensing of short-term let accommodation; to make provision about the marketing of short-term let accommodation; to make provision about planning permission in respect of short-term let accommodation; to require the Secretary of State to publish guidance about the management of short-term let accommodation; to make provision about small business rates relief for short-term let accommodation; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)
25 March 2026
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This Bill would introduce a licensing regime for short-term let accommodation, set rules about how these properties can be marketed, and require planning permission considerations for short-term lets. It also requires the Secretary of State to publish guidance on how to manage short-term let properties and includes a provision for small business rates relief for these properties. The aim is to give local authorities clearer oversight and a consistent framework for short-term letting.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons (as of 24 April 2026). It originated in the Commons and is sponsored by Rachael Maskell.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 24 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 16 October 2024 through the ballot procedure.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
