What are the proposals to restrict short-term lets in England?

Ministers hope a registration scheme for holiday lets on sites such as Airbnb will increase the supply of homes for locals

New rules for short-term holiday lets in England were unveiled by the government on Monday, with the aim of reining in a sector that campaigners claim is “out of control”.

Amid growing concern about an explosion in the number of properties being let out on a short-term basis, leading to local residents being pushed out of their communities, ministers are proposing to introduce a registration scheme for holiday lets, and will also require them to get planning permission.