Argyll and Bute Council • 26/00331/PP
Change of use of a two-bedroom flat to short-term holiday letting in Rothesay
Flat 1/1 25A Gallowgate Rothesay Isle Of Bute Argyll And Bute PA20 0HR
A flat in central Rothesay could become a short-term holiday let.
- Status
- pending
- Type
- other
- Received
- 2026-02-20
- Consultation ends
- 2026-03-24
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
The owner of a two-bedroom flat at 25A Gallowgate in Rothesay has applied to change its use from a permanent home to a short-term let for visitors. The flat is in the centre of Rothesay, close to the ferry terminal, several bus stops, places of worship, and the Isle of Bute Discovery Centre — all within a couple of minutes' walk. Two rivers run nearby, the closest about a minute's walk away. Short-term lets like this are increasingly common in tourist areas. This application would remove a home from permanent residential use and make it available for short stays instead.
What you can do
You can comment on this application by contacting Argyll and Bute Council and quoting reference 26/00331/PP. The council can consider impacts on the character of the area, effects on permanent housing supply, and possible disturbance to neighbours. They cannot take into account personal opinions about short-term lets as a concept, only planning matters.