South Lanarkshire Council is to introduce a licensing scheme for short-term let properties in the area.At the Executive Committee meeting today (November 2), councillors heard of the plans to introduce new licensing terms for short-term lets such as Airbnbs.The plans come as new Scottish Government legislation has placed the responsibility on local authorities to introduce a licensing scheme.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android In March this year, the Scottish Government introduced a new Act which sets out new powers for local authorities to implement a licensing scheme for short-term lets with the aim of improving safety within the properties and mitigating any impact on communities.The legislation was developed following residents’ concerns about the impact of short-term lets on their communities, including noise, anti-social behaviour and the impact on supply of housing in some areas.The licensing scheme includes a new mandatory safety requirement that will cover every type of short-term let to ensure a safe, quality experience for visitors.The council also has the discretion to apply further appropriate conditions to counter concerns.According to the most recent research published by the Scottish Government in October 2019, there were 209 properties being advertised on Airbnb in South Lanarkshire
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