📊 Scottish Government short-term let licensing statistics have been published. ASSC has responded, warning that while the figures track applications and approvals, they do not reflect the real-world impact of the licensing regime on small tourism businesses across Scotland. As Fiona Campbell MBE, CEO of ASSC, said: “These statistics measure bureaucracy, not outcomes. They tell us how many forms have been processed, but they tell us nothing about the devastating real-world impact this regime has had on small tourism businesses across Scotland.” The data does not show the cumulative impact of licensing and wider planning restrictions, including: • Business closures • Reduced investment confidence • Rising compliance costs • Ongoing uncertainty across the sector We argue the data measures administrative activity, not policy outcomes, and does not demonstrate meaningful improvements in areas such as housing supply or affordability. Read more: assc.co.uk/industry-news/… @FionaCampbell74 @SaveSCScotland
