Within London, whilst such short-terms lets are extremely popular, there is at least some clarity on planning matters.

Potential for anti-social behaviour from guests, such as single-sex group bookings or hen or stag parties.

Loss of community cohesion in some areas and.Local authorities are concerned that the increase in Airbnb-type use (particularly in popular city centres or tourist honeypots like National Parks) can have the following effects: However, the continuous letting of a property on a short-term basis is increasingly being judged as constituting a material change of use, for which planning permission may be required.

The occasional letting of a property or room for short-term occupancy is not likely to constitute a change of use of the ‘planning unit’ as such – it would remain a family home, after all, under Use Class C3. But with success comes a number of planning issues. Airbnb UK had a turnover of over £14m in 2018 and the company claims that it boosted the UK economy by £4.2bn last year alone. The success of temporary short-term property letting companies such as Airbnb, Onefinestay and Homeaway shows no sign of abating.

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