Decision details

Members were advised of the responses received to the consultation on the drafts Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document and considered the recommended changes to the document based on these responses.

An Article 4 Direction came into force on 26 March 2022 covering parts of Beeston Rylands and Beeston. As a result of the Article 4 Direction planning permission was required for a change of use from a Class C3 dwelling house to a class C4 House in Multiple Occupation.

Discussions ensued around the Article 4 and impact on residents wanting to protect their area. Policy cannot be set on speculation it had to be evidence based. 

RESOLVED that the changes put forward are made and the SPD is adopted.

Reason

Supplementary Planning Documents were introduced as part of the reforms to the planning system through the planning and compulsory Purchase Act 2004. The SPD aimed to provide guidance for applications to convert, use, or develop properties for multiple occupation. It would be used by those making applications to inform them about the Council’s requirements and standards for HMOs and Planning Officers to aid their assessment of the applications received.