Decision details

To consider any references from the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and Scrutiny Panels.

Reference from Neighbourhoods & Community Services Scrutiny Panel meeting held on 14^th January 2020 – Airbnb Licensing

(a)  That the following recommendation of the Panel be supported in principle:

“That the Cabinet allocate sufficient resources to allow planning enforcement to be considered for all Airbnb properties that require planning permission for change of use. This is intended to safeguard family accommodation.”

(b)  That the proposed resources be considered as part of the budget setting process of Cabinet and Council in February 2020.

(c)  That the monies recovered from the Proceeds of Crime Act be utilised to offset the costs where possible, and that the funding be reviewed after a year.