Policy HOU13 – Short-term let accommodation assessment criteria

Planning permission will be granted for short-term let accommodation, whether new build or change of use, where the following criteria are met: a. It strengthens and diversifies the range of short-stay visitor accommodation in the city; b. It is accessible by public transport; c. It is sited within an existing tourism cluster or in close proximity to a visitor attraction; d. Has appropriate management arrangements in place to ensure a positive and safe living environment whilst minimising any potential negative impacts; e. The site is not located within a designated HMA (see policy HOU10), unless it can be demonstrated that the development is needed to meet a specific unsatisfied demand in that location; and f. In the case of a change from permanent residential use, part of the property must be retained as permanent residential housing. Where all other policy requirements, such as those relating to design quality, residential density, affordable housing, transport provision and open space provision, are not met, conditions will be applied to limit occupation to short-term lets only. If appropriate, management arrangements may be secured using s76 planning agreements.