Public register of short-term let licence applications

We publish this register at least once a month. It includes details of all applications received, based on the information provided at the time of submission.

The register is not live. It is not updated in real time. Changes such as new applications, amendments, or licence decisions will only appear in the next published version.

Short-term lets public register

What the register includes

The register shows:

  • the type of licence applied for
  • the status of the application
  • the national park area (if applicable)
  • the reason for refusal or revocation (if applicable)

If an applicant updates their application after submission, these changes may not appear until the next update.

Licence types

Licence type

Code

Description

Temporary exemption

E

A short-term exemption from needing a licence.

Temporary licence

T

A licence valid for up to 6 weeks (unless a full application is submitted before expiry).

Provisional licence

P

Issued to existing operators who applied before 1 April 2023 and are awaiting a decision.

Full licence

F

A standard full licence.

Renewed licence

R

A licence that has been renewed.

Application status

Status

Code

Description

Granted – no additional conditions

01

Licence granted with only mandatory conditions.

Granted – with additional conditions

02

Licence granted with extra conditions.

Withdrawn

03

Application withdrawn by the applicant.

Pending determination

04

Application is under review.

Revoked

05

Licence was granted but later revoked.

Lapsed

06

Licence expired without renewal.

Suspended

07

Licence has been suspended.

Refused

08

Application was refused.

Invalid

09

Application was incomplete or invalid.

Reasons for refusal or revocation

Reason

Code

Applicant not fit and proper

01

Premises not suitable

02

Planning permission required and not held

03

Cannot meet mandatory or additional conditions

04

Other

98

National Park location codes

Location

Code

Description

Not in a National Park

01

Property is outside a national park.

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs

02

Property is within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

Cairngorms

03

Property is within Cairngorms National Park.

Page last modified: 12 February 2026