Council Licensing Guide · Scotland

How Much Does a Short-Term Let Licence Cost in Angus Council?

Application fees in Angus Council run £349–£588, plus the safety certificates every Scottish short-term let needs. Confirm current fees on the official council page.

Licence valid 3 years Mandatory since Oct 2023

Licence fees

Angus Council Fees

Fee band Application Renewal
1-5 guests (occupancy capacity) £349 £349
6-20 guests £460 £460
20+ guests £588 £588
Temporary licence (up to 6 weeks) £174.50 —
Temporary exemption (up to 6 weeks in any 12 months) £174.50 —
Variation of licence £75 —
Duplicate licence £20 —
Certified true copy of a public register entry £20 —

Fees are banded by maximum number of guests (occupancy capacity), not by let-type (secondary letting/home letting/home sharing/home letting-and-sharing all pay the same band). The published table (Appendix 1 to Committee Report 155/24, 16 May 2024) shows one combined figure per band captioned "3-year Licence New/6-year Renewal", i.e. the same fee applies whether it is a new (up to 3-year) grant or a (up to 6-year) renewal. Source: https://www.angus.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/Report%20155_24%20Short-term%20Lets%20Review%20of%20Fees.pdf (Appendix 1, page 2). That May 2024 report explicitly recommended MAINTAINING the fee structure originally set in 2022 (no increase), noting income vs expenditure was almost exactly balanced (+£201 surplus). No subsequent Angus fee-review report (checked 2025 and 2026 Civic Licensing Committee papers) was found proposing a change, so this schedule appears still current, but applicants should verify the live figure via the MyAngus online application portal before paying, since it was last formally confirmed in May 2024.

No separate planning permission needed

Angus is NOT a designated Short-term Let Control Area. Confirmed in the Revised Licensing Policy Statement (14 Nov 2024), para 7.2: "At present there are no Short-term Let Control Areas in place in the Angus local authority area." Practical effect: secondary letting does not automatically trigger a planning-permission requirement purely because of a control-area designation. However this is separate from ordinary planning law - every applicant must still independently establish whether changing the use of their property to a short-term let is a "material change of use" requiring planning permission, and must give the licensing team either a valid planning permission decision notice or a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use with their licence application (this evidence requirement applies council-wide, per Policy para 7.1 and Mandatory Licence Condition 13, regardless of control-area status). The council explicitly notes it could designate a control area in future.

Before you apply

Documents You'll Need

  • Certificate of Compliance (confirming the 21-day public site notice was displayed)
  • Layout/floor plan of the premises (showing escape routes, fire/smoke detection equipment, stairs/lifts, room layout, disabled access features)
  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
  • Public Liability Insurance certificate (minimum £2 million cover)
  • Buildings Insurance certificate
  • Gas Safety Certificate/Report (where the premises has a gas supply)
  • Fire Risk Assessment
  • Scottish Fire and Rescue Service checklist
  • Declaration that smoke detection is installed
  • Declaration that carbon monoxide detection equipment is installed
  • Emergency Plan for guests
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Portable Appliance Test (PAT) certificate
  • Legionella Risk Assessment
  • Guests Information Sheet
  • Copy of Planning Permission decision notice OR Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use
  • Chimney/Flue Annual Cleaning Certificate (where applicable, e.g. solid fuel/wood burners)
  • Most recent Private Water Supply sample results (where the property is on a private water supply)
  • Signed declaration of consent from the property owner (if the applicant is not the owner, e.g. a letting agent)

Safety certificates

Certificates Required

Your Angus Council licence application must be backed by current safety certificates. These are jobs for a certified assessor, and getting them booked early is the most common thing that holds an application up.

ReferralFree. We'll pass your details to a local certified assessor who covers your area.

Get your licence certificates sorted

A short-term let licence in Angus Council needs a set of safety certificates. Tell us about your property and we'll connect you with a local certified assessor for a no-obligation quote.

Gas Safety Certificate (annual, if gas supply present)Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR, at least every 5 years)Portable Appliance Test (PAT) certificate for moveable appliancesEnergy Performance Certificate (EPC)Legionella/water safety risk assessmentPublic Liability Insurance (minimum £2 million)Buildings InsuranceFire Risk AssessmentPlanning Permission or Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing UsePrivate water supply test results (if applicable)Chimney/flue cleaning certificate (if applicable)

No obligation. Your details go only to a local assessor covering Angus Council.

Local conditions

Key Rules in Angus Council

  • No Short-term Let Control Area is designated anywhere in Angus (council could introduce one in future, but hasn't yet).
  • Four licence types: secondary letting, home letting, home sharing, or home letting-and-sharing combined - the licence is tied to a specific type and the holder can only operate the type granted.
  • Fee bands are set by maximum guest/occupancy capacity (1-5, 6-20, 20+), not by let-type.
  • A 21-day public site notice must be displayed at/near the property for every grant or renewal application, followed by a 28-day objection window.
  • Mandatory national licence conditions apply: fire/CO detection, annual gas safety check (if gas), 5-yearly EICR plus PAT testing, legionella risk assessment, private water supply compliance (if applicable), maximum occupancy limits, and display of licence/safety documents to guests.
  • Licence numbers and (where required) EPC ratings must be shown on every listing/advert for the let.
  • Initial licence term is up to 3 years; renewals run for up to 6 years.
  • Applications are determined within a statutory maximum of 9 months (6 months for temporary licences/exemptions).
  • Conditions cannot cap the number of nights a property may be used for secondary letting.
  • On revocation, no new application can be made for that same premises within 1 year unless circumstances materially change.

Apply through Angus Council

Applications are made directly to the council. This guide is a summary — always check the official page for the current fee and conditions.

Typical processing time: Statutory maximum is 9 months from receipt of a complete application with fee (Policy para 10.6); temporary licences and temporary exemptions must be determined within 6 months. No official median/fast-track time is published - budget several months. The process includes a mandatory 21-day public site notice period plus consultation with Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, and the council's own Planning and Environmental Health services, all running inside that window.

Official council licensing page

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a short-term let licence cost in Angus?
It is banded by the maximum number of guests the property is licensed for: £349 for 1-5 guests, £460 for 6-20 guests, and £588 for 20+ guests. The same fee covers a new licence (up to 3 years) or a renewal (up to 6 years) - there isn't a separate lower renewal fee. A temporary licence or temporary exemption costs £174.50, and varying an existing licence costs £75.
Do I still need planning permission if Angus isn't a Short-term Let Control Area?
Possibly, yes. Angus has not designated any Short-term Let Control Area, so a licence application isn't automatically blocked pending planning permission the way it would be in a control area like Edinburgh. But every applicant still has to show either a planning permission decision notice or a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use confirming none is needed, because changing a home to short-term-let use can itself be a "material change of use" under ordinary planning law. Angus recommends applying for planning at least four months before your licence application, since the Council can refuse to even consider a licence application if planning permission was required and wasn't sought.
What documents do I need to apply for an Angus STL licence?
The application form requires (where applicable): EPC, public liability insurance (£2m minimum), buildings insurance, gas safety certificate, EICR, PAT certificate, fire risk assessment, Scottish Fire and Rescue checklist, legionella risk assessment, emergency plan, guests information sheet, layout plan, chimney/flue cleaning certificate, private water supply results, planning permission/certificate of lawfulness, and (after the 21-day public notice period) a Certificate of Compliance.
How long does Angus Council take to process a short-term let licence application?
The statutory maximum is 9 months from when a complete application and fee are received, though most straightforward applications with no objections are dealt with faster under officer delegated powers. Temporary licences and temporary exemptions must be decided within 6 months. Every application also needs a 21-day public site notice and consultation with Police Scotland, Fire and Rescue, and the Council's own planning and environmental health teams, so it is not instant.
How long is an Angus short-term let licence valid, and how do I renew it?
An initial licence is granted for up to 3 years; a renewal, once granted, runs for up to 6 years. You should apply for renewal well before the expiry date on your licence - if the licence lapses before you reapply, Angus treats the new application as a fresh grant rather than a renewal, and you risk letting the property without a valid licence, which is a criminal offence.
What happens if I operate a short-term let in Angus without a licence?
It's a criminal offence under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. As of 1 July 2024 all hosts and operators in Angus (new and existing) must hold a licence, and Angus's Licensing team refers unlicensed operation to Police Scotland for enforcement; the Civic Licensing Officer's own powers only extend to investigating breaches of an existing licence's conditions, not unlicensed operation itself.

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Council data last reviewed 2026-07. Fees and conditions are set by Angus Council and can change — always confirm on the official council page before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.