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Scottish Statutory Instrument
2021
Scotland
The Town and Country Planning (Short-term Let Control Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
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6 compliance obligations, 1 practical guide · 1 journey
Who this Act binds
Plus 6 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
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Relevant guidance
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1 guidesWhat this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Designation of a short-term let control area
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must follow procedures to designate short-term let control areas Local authority
Notice of proposal to designate an area as a short-term let control area
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Planning authority must notify the public of short-term let control area plans Local authority
Variation or cancellation of a designation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must follow procedures to change or cancel control areas Local authority
Notice of proposal to vary or cancel a designation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Councils must notify the public of plans to change short-term let control areas Local authority
Submission to the Scottish Ministers of proposed designation of a short-term let control area
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must submit short-term let control area proposals for approval Local authority
Notice of designation or of variation or cancellation of a section 26B designation
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Local authorities must notify the public before designating short-term let areas Local authority
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Citation, commencement and interpretation
Citation, commencement and interpretation
Short-term let
Short-term let
Designation of a short-term let control area
Notice of proposal to designate an area as a short-term let control area
Variation or cancellation of a designation
Notice of proposal to vary or cancel a designation
Modification of proposal following consultation
Modification of proposal following consultation
Submission to the Scottish Ministers of proposed designation of a short-term let control area
Notice of designation or of variation or cancellation of a section 26B designation
Excluded accommodation
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Planning and control areas - mygov.scot (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- www.eplanning.scot (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Local Authority (Environmental Health / Licensing / Planning)
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