In recognition of growing concerns in areas with a high concentration of short-term lets about their impact on the availability and affordability of local housing, along with concerns about inconsistencies within the regulatory framework in the visitor accommodation sector, the government is introducing a registration scheme for short- term lets in England through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill. A consultation was held to consider details on how the registration scheme will operate. Government has also consulted on the introduction of a new use class for short term lets and associated permitted developments rights. This would provide flexibility where such uses are not an issue and allow greater control where there is a local issue. The two consultations have now closed. We are carefully considering responses and will respond in due course.