Duration of licences
10. In paragraph 8 (duration of licences)—
(a)omit “or” following sub-paragraph (2)(a),
(b)after sub-paragraph (2)(b), omit “.” and insert—
“, or
(c)for such longer period as the licensing authority may decide at the time when they renew a short-term let licence.”.
(c)after sub-paragraph (2), insert—
“(2A) A licensing authority may decide to renew a short-term let 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).”.