Short Term Lets - Ivy Legal

Our byte-size courses are half-day sessions delivered on Microsoft Teams from 9:30 to 12:00.

Navigating the complexities of planning law and practice can be challenging, but getting it right is essential to uphold the integrity of the planning system as a whole. These short courses are designed specifically for local authority professionals, providing clear, practical insights into key planning principles, topic based issues and enforcement powers. 

Through real world case studies and expert-led discussions, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to handle difficult issues effectively. Whether you're new to development management or enforcement, these courses will equip you with the tools to make informed, legally sound decisions in your role.

This training course will provide a focused and practical overview of how short-term lets, such as those advertised via platforms like Airbnb, interact with the planning enforcement system. The session will explore when the use of a property for short-term letting amounts to a material change of use requiring planning permission, and how to assess the planning unit and character of use. It will also address key enforcement challenges, including gathering evidence, distinguishing between ancillary and primary short-term use, and dealing with intermittent occupation. Participants will examine recent appeal decisions and case law, consider the use of Planning Contravention Notices (PCNs), and discuss appropriate enforcement action and remedies. The course will include case studies, discussion of local policy approaches, and practical guidance on drafting robust evidence and notices in short-term let cases. Designed for planning enforcement officers of all levels, the training will support confident and proportionate action in this evolving area of work.

Cost: £100 plus VAT per delegate

Group discounts are offered for multiple delegates from a single local authority.

Presented by Izindi Visagie