Use class definitions
Use classes (categories) have been introduced which relates to dwelling houses, second homes and holiday lets, as follows:
Diffiniadau dosbarth defnydd
Use Class | Explanation |
Class C3.
Dwelling House; Main Homes
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Use of a dwelling house as a sole residence or main residence, which is occupied for more than 183 days in a calendar year by –
(a) a single person or by people who are considered to form one household;
(b) no more than six residents who live together as one household, where care is provided for the residents; or
(c) no more than six residents who live together as one household, where care is not provided for the residents (except for use which is in class C4).
Interpreting Class C3:
- When calculating the 183 days, any time spent by one household in accommodation provided for occupational purposes, such as oil rigs or barracks, contributes to the 183 days
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Class C5.
Dwelling House; Secondary homes
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Use as a dwelling house, other than as a sole or main residence, occupied for 183 days or less by –
(a) one person or by people who are considered to form one household;
(b) no more than six residents who live together as one household, where care is provided for the residents; or
(c) no more than six residents who live together as one household, where care is not provided for the residents (except for use within class C4).
Interpreting Class C5:
- For the purposes of Class C5(a), "one household" is interpreted in accordance with section 258 of the Housing Act 2004
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Class C6.
Short term let accommodation
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Use of a dwelling house as commercial short-term letting accommodation for a period not exceeding 31 days (for each occupation period).
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