Short-term lets during the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Council's Planning Service are being approached by a number of residents who are querying whether planning permission is required to let their properties out during the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The issue is whether there will be a material change of use where a resident seeks to let out their property as a "one-off" during this period. It is considered that in such instances the main use of the property as dwelling house will remain unchanged. After the closing of the Games, should the owner continue to let the property over a period of time to a number of different tenants, it could be considered that the use of the property will have materially changed.

In such instances and where it is expedient to do so, the council will pursue planning enforcement action. In line with Government guidance and as is with all enforcement issues, each case will be considered on its individual merits before any action is taken.

For more information, please contact the council's duty planning officer service on 0207 364 5009, or visit Anchorage House, 2 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BE. The service is free and open between 9am and 5pm Monday - Friday.

November 28, 2011