Over 8,000 homes in the borough were listed for short-term rentals on platforms like AirBnB and Vrbo, with most available for more than 90 days. Camden Council won a planning appeal against unauthorized short-term lets, emphasizing the need for compliance. Features observed in contested apartments included hotel-like attributes contradicting residential use, pointing to misuse. The decision aims to address the ongoing shortage of affordable housing, signaling a crackdown on non-compliant landlords amid increased private renting opportunism.
The planning inspector ultimately agreed with the council that the properties were being used as serviced apartments for short-term lets, citing features inconsistent with residential flats.
These types of rental properties require planning permission from the local authority, and this case underscores the importance of regulatory compliance in the rental market.
Cllr Adam Harrison highlighted that the decision should send a strong message to other landlords, especially amid a shortage of affordable housing for residents.
The rise of online booking platforms has created a lucrative option for private landlords, leading to a significant number of homes being listed for short-term rentals.
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