Proposed future control areas
The Economy and Infrastructure Committee agreed in February 2026 to consult with the public on designating two further Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs).
A formal public consultation must be held on the details of the proposed Short Term Let Control Areas to get views from the residents, businesses and communities about the proposal. The responses will be reported back to the Economy and Infrastructure Committee to consider.
Our consultation information sheet offers answers to frequently asked questions.
Download the consultation information sheet
Proposed control areas
The following proposed control areas were open for consultation from 12 May 2026 until 23 June 2026.
These consultations have now closed and the responses received are being analysed.
City of Inverness
Find out more about the consultation
Download and read the Statement of Reasons
Map showing the proposed Inverness City Short Term Let Control Area
Highland Rural
Find out more about the consultation
Download and read the Statement of Reasons
Map showing the proposed Highland Rural Short Term Let Control Area