A new short-term let control area could soon be introduced for the Highlands. In February, councillors agreed that the decision to designate a control area after consultation should be made by each area committee. Meanwhile, nearly eight in 10 short-term let operators and prospective operators living in the area were against it. In a Short Term Let Control Area, planning permission will always be required for the change of use of a residential dwellinghouse or flat to a holiday let. Short-term let operators strongly oppose to Highland short-term let control areaOverall, the results show a clear difference of opinion between local residents and businesses, who generally support the proposal, and short-term let operators, who largely oppose.