https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/635 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; Copyright 2026, Houses of Parliament Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:21:41 +0100 https://bills-api.parliament.uk/Rss/bills/635 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/635 https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/635 Sitting Second Home Ownership (Regulation) Bill: House of Commons 1st reading Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:10:15 +0100 1st reading https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100329/debtext/100329-0006.htm#10032914000003 https://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmhansrd/cm100329/debtext/100329-0006.htm#10032914000003 Publication Second Home Ownership (Regulation) Bill: 1st reading Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:10:15 +0100 1st reading