Paragraph 7 Modification of paragraph 8 of schedule 1 - duration of licences
(1)
In paragraph 8 (duration of licences) of schedule 1—
(a)
in sub-paragraph (2)(a), omit “or”,
(b)
in sub-paragraph (2)(b), for “.” substitute “, or”,
(c)
after sub-paragraph (2)(b), insert—
“(c)for such longer period as the licensing authority may decide at the time when they renew a short-term let licence.”.
(2)
After paragraph 8(2), insert—
“(2A)A licensing authority may decide to renew a licence for such longer period under sub-paragraph (2)(c)—
(a)in respect of different licences, or different types of licence,
(b)otherwise for different purposes, circumstances or cases.
(2B)A licensing authority must publish, in such manner as they think appropriate, the circumstances (if any) in which they will renew a licence for such longer period under sub-paragraph (2)(c).”.