Introduction of Article 4 Direction for Houses of Multiple Occupation
September 22, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to introduce a Non-Immediate Article 4 Direction borough-wide to remove permitted development rights for the change of use from dwelling houses to small houses in multiple occupation, requiring planning permission for such conversions starting January 1, 2026, pending consultation.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.00 pm on September 22, 2025
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Effective from | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |