West London is part of London, so London's short-let rules apply. The big one is the 90-night rule: you can let a whole home on short stays for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission. That catches out owners who assume West London works like Slough or Windsor, where there's no cap. Here's what applies, and how owners fill the rest of the year.
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Key takeaways
- West London is in London, so the 90-night rule applies.
- You can let a whole home on short stays for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission.
- Longer stays of 90 nights or more can fill the rest of the year.
- Check your lease, as many restrict short lets.
- Every short let needs fire, gas and electrical safety in place.
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Does the 90-night rule apply in West London?
Yes. The rule comes from the Deregulation Act 2015, and it applies across every London borough, including Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Richmond upon Thames. Airbnb explains how it applies the limit in its guidance on short-term rental laws in London.
How do West London owners fill the rest of the year?
Most use short stays on the busiest dates, and stays of 90 nights or more for the rest of the year, such as work and relocation lets. Read medium-term lets in London and London's 90-night rule explained.
Do you need planning permission?
To let a whole home for more than 90 nights a year on short stays, usually yes. Each borough decides applications on its own facts, so check before you plan beyond the limit.
Why does your lease matter?
Many West London homes are flats in converted houses or newer blocks, and many leases restrict short lets. Read your lease before you list. Read Can you short-let a leasehold flat?
What safety rules apply?
Every short let needs a fire risk assessment, working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms where needed, and a gas safety certificate if there's gas. GOV.UK sets out the rules for letting a self-catering home.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 90-night rule apply in West London?
Yes. West London is part of London, so whole homes can be let on short stays for up to 90 nights a year without planning permission.
Does the 90-night rule apply in Slough?
No. Slough is outside London, so the 90-night rule doesn't apply there.
Can I let my West London home for longer than 90 nights?
Yes, with planning permission, or by using stays of 90 nights or more for the rest of the year.
Do I need to check my lease?
Yes. Many leases in converted houses and newer blocks restrict short lets.
What safety rules apply?
A fire risk assessment, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and a gas safety certificate if there's gas.
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