Plan to regulate Airbnb-style lets in Edinburgh ruled unlawful
The policy is aimed at cutting the number of flats in the city that are used as short-term holiday lets
The case centred on a presumption against allowing entire flats within tenement blocks to be used as holiday lets unless their owners could demonstrate why they should be exempt. A statement issued by the petitioners in response to the judgement said they hoped it would lead the council and government to "seek a fresh approach that aims to collaborate and work with local operators of self-catering accommodation, recognising the many good things it brings to the economy and people of Scotland".
Fiona Campbell, chief executive of of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers, welcomed the ruling, which she said would also have ramifications for other licensing schemes across Scotland.
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