A Bill to give planning authorities the power to require change of use planning permission before existing or new homes can become second homes; to require the Secretary of State to examine the options for using this power to limit the change of use of full-time homes to part-time occupation; to allow local councils to levy business rates on second homes; to provide for small business rate relief not to apply to second home owners; and for connected purposes;
House of Commons
8 April 2010
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This bill would let planning authorities require change-of-use planning permission before a home can become a second home. It would also require the Secretary of State to study options for using this power to limit full-time homes being used only part-time, allow local councils to charge business rates on second homes, and stop second-home owners from qualifying for small business rate relief.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons; no further stages have been recorded in the provided information.
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The 2009-10 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
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