Insight
An Airbnb host breached planning rules.
Airbnb host breached planning rules by failing to secure ‘change of use’ approval
Summary
An Airbnb host in an unspecified location was found to have violated planning regulations by failing to obtain the required 'change of use' approval. This resulted in a breach of local planning rules. Hosts should always ensure they have the proper permissions before starting an STR business to avoid penalties.
Key takeaway