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Holiday Accommodation: Lancashire

Commons · Question 54078 · Tabled 21 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 6 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of short-term holiday lets on local housing availability in (a) Fylde constituency and (b) Lancashire.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 6 Jun 2025

Whilst second homes and short-term lets can benefit local economies, the government appreciate that excessive concentrations in some areas of the country can impact the availability and affordability of homes, both to rent and buy.We remain committed to i...