Short-term Let Licensing Policy 2026

Overview

Further to the public consultation, regarding East Lothian Council’s Short-term Let policy, in August and September 2025, we are consulting further on the possibility of offering Temporary Licenses and Temporary Exemptions to the requirement to hold a full Short-term Let licence.

Share your views

Closes 15 Feb 2026

Opened 5 Jan 2026

Results expected 13 Mar 2026

Contact

Sheila Fitzpatrick

(Team Leader)

Licensing & Landlord Registration

01620 820623

stl@eastlothian.gov.uk

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Business Community
  • Communities
  • Community Councils
  • Community Groups & Organisations
  • East Lothian Council Tenants
  • ELC Councillors
  • Local Residents
  • Local Residents
  • Local Residents
  • Prescribed Consultees
  • Rural Communities
  • Visitors / Tourists / Non Residents

Interests

  • Business
  • Business Support & Development
  • Licensing
  • Licensing
  • Policing
  • Residents' views and priorities
  • Resilient Communities
  • Road Safety
  • Tourism
  • Young people's views and priorities