Plaid Cymru says it will review the 182-day threshold for holiday accommodation, and create clear, reasonable new national exemptions where that accommodation would not qualify as a private home.

Plaid Cymru understands that many holiday-let business owners in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion are unable to reach the 182 days on an annual basis, due to reasons beyond their control such as the weather, and this has a significant impact on their businesses and their health.

Plaid Cymru states that it would introduce national exemptions to ensure genuine holiday-let business owners are treated fairly and supported to enable their businesses to succeed.

Kerry Ferguson, Plaid Cymru Senedd election candidate Ceredigion Penfro said: “As a business owner myself, I know how much financial pressure all small businesses are facing at the moment, and how this can take a toll on owners, their friends and families.

“We have heard directly from many furnished holiday let business owners in both Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire that lowering the 182 day threshold for overnight stays would make a huge difference to their businesses.

“I’m pleased that Plaid Cymru has committed to review the 182 day rule for non-domestic rates in Wales, and introducing national exemptions that will look to help genuine businesses unfairly affected by the 182 rule and exclude self-catering accommodation that cannot be used on the open housing market. “