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Update on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Netherfield

 

 

Meeting: 04/09/2025 - Cabinet (Item 22)

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A report of the Assistant Director of Development.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Assistant Director of Development introduced a report which had been circulated ahead of the meeting, to inform Members of the suitability of implementing an Article 4 direction to introduce a requirement for planning permission to change from a Use Class C3 Dwellinghouse (dwelling) to a Use Class C4 HMO (3-6 unrelated people who share facilities) in the Netherfield Ward.

 

A motion was made to bring a new boroughwide report for HMO’s to be brought to cabinet, which was seconded.

 

 

RESOLVED:

 

THAT Cabinet:

 

1)     Agreed that there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that an Article 4 direction or any other measure be necessary to protect local amenity or the well-being of the Netherfield Ward.

2)     Agreed that the overall number of HMOs in the Netherfield Ward should be monitored.

3)     Agreed that a new boroughwide report for HMOs be brought before the committee within the next three months.