A Bill to give planning authorities the power to require change of use planning permission before existing or new homes can become second homes; to require the Secretary of State to examine the options for using this power to limit the change of use of full-time homes to part-time occupation; to allow local councils to levy business rates on second homes; to provide for small business rate relief not to apply to second home owners; and for connected purposes;
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Dan Rogerson
Introduced: 2010-03-29