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Aberdeenshire
Short-term let licensing and planning information
Council STL page ↗Key Local Policies
- One licence per self-contained unit (own kitchen, bathroom, access)
- Multi-unit licences for unconventional STLs (yurts, lodges on same land)
- Fit and proper person test
- Police Scotland, SFRS, council services consulted
- 28-day objection period
- Licence transfer available (from Aug 2024)
- Provisional licence for new builds at construction stage
Quick Info
- Council
- Aberdeenshire
- Region
- North East
- Control Area
- No
- Last updated
- 2025-26
Contact Licensing Team
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