Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet, Eastbourne Borough Council Full Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025

Purpose: A Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (DPD) is being prepared to provide new guidance on the application of existing adopted planning policy in relation to HMOs. Cabinet decision required to approval the final version of the HMO SPD to enable it to be presented to Full Council for adoption.

Content: Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):   (1) To recommend to Full Council that the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (HMO SPD) as set out at Appendix 2 to the report be adopted at the Full Council meeting on 16 July 2025.   (2) To delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for regulatory services, staff and performance and enterprise, to make minor or typographical changes to the SPD prior to publication.