Decision

Immediate Article 4 Direction (HMOs) Confirmation

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 27, 2026

Purpose:

Content: 1.      To note the responses received to the public consultation following the making of the immediate Article 4 Direction. 2.      To agree the confirmation, of the immediate Article 4 Direction made on 23rd September 2025 under the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 to remove the permitted development rights for the material change of the use from a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order to a use falling within Class C4 (Houses in Multiple Occupation) of that Order being development comprised within class L(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). 3.      To note the Article 4 direction at Appendix B.

Supporting Documents

Immediate Article 4 Direction HMOs Confirmation Accessiblereporttemplate CBC.pdf
Appendix D - Impact Assessment.pdf
Appendix E - Summary of the reasons given for not supporting the implementation of an Article 4 Dire.pdf
Appendix A - Public Notice of Confirmation.pdf
Appendix B - Article 4 Direction 24th September 2025.pdf
Appendix C - Map of HMO Article 4 Direction Area.pdf

Related Meeting

Council - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 6.30 pm on January 27, 2026