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Article 4 Direction restricting permitted development rights to change from Use Class C3 Dwelling to C4 Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Meeting: 16/05/2012 - Council (Item 23)

23 Article 4 Direction restricting permitted development rights to change from Use Class C3 Dwelling to C4 Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) PDF 139 KB

To consider the submitted report on the above.

Minutes:

The Council considered the submitted report which set out proposals to introduce proper control and management in planning terms for the change of use of C3 dwelling houses to C4 small houses in multiple occupation (HMO). It was noted that there were increasing concerns about the impact concentrations of HMOs had on communities and the effects poor quality accommodation could have on health, employment and academic attainment.

It was proposed by Councillor Thomas (D) and seconded by Councillor McPhail:

(i) that the Executive Head of Spatial Planning prepare an Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights to change dwellings to small houses in multiple occupation (Class C3 Dwellings to C4 Small Houses of Multiple Occupation), without the need for express planning permission; and

(ii) that 12 months notice be given prior to the Article 4 Direction taking effect, and that the Direction only be confirmed by the Council if sufficient resources are available to provide enforcement.

On being put to the vote the motion was declared carried.