The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities ('DLUHC') has published a consultation on the creation of an additional use class "C5 – short term lets" together with permitted development ('PD') rights to provide flexibility, where there are no local issues with these uses. The new use class "C5" will be distinct from the existing use class relating to dwelling houses ("C3"). The consultation's proposed changes will not apply to hotels, hostels or bed & breakfasts.