Planning permission for short term lets

Further advice and guidance

This information is a guide only. Existing and prospective operators should contact the Planning Authority for confirmation of whether planning permission is required.

Operators can submit a Short Term Let Development Enquiry to request advice on whether or not they require planning permission.

Submit a development enquiry

General guidance is also available in the Scottish Government’s publication:

Short term lets: planning guidance for hosts and operators

Page last modified: 26 March 2026

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