Multiple councils have made an Article 4 Direction relating to houses in multiple occupation.
An Article 4 Direction removes the right to carry out certain types of ‘permitted development’; if you want to do work that is covered by an Article 4 Direction you will first need to apply for planning permission.
The Direction relates to development comprising change of use from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) to a use falling within Class C4 (houses in multiple occupation). The Order removes permitted development rights for this type of development.
This means that properties within the defined area whereby the owner or perspective owner wish to convert the dwelling/property (Class C3) into a small HMO (Class C4; small shared houses occupied by 3-6 persons unrelated individuals, as their only or main residence who share basic amenities) are required to apply for planning permission. Prior to the Article 4 Direction coming into force, planning permission would not have been required. Planning permission is already required for properties shared by 7 or more unrelated people.
It is important to remember, however, that other restrictions apply for Listed Buildings and other consents may be required.Article 4 Directive & Certificates of Lawfulness
Multiple councils have made an Article 4 Direction relating to houses in multiple occupation.
An Article 4 Direction removes the right to carry out certain types of ‘permitted development’; if you want to do work that is covered by an Article 4 Direction you will first need to apply for planning permission.
The Direction relates to development comprising change of use from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) to a use falling within Class C4 (houses in multiple occupation). The Order removes permitted development rights for this type of development.
This means that properties within the defined area whereby the owner or perspective owner wish to convert the dwelling/property (Class C3) into a small HMO (Class C4; small shared houses occupied by 3-6 persons unrelated individuals, as their only or main residence who share basic amenities) are required to apply for planning permission. Prior to the Article 4 Direction coming into force, planning permission would not have been required. Planning permission is already required for properties shared by 7 or more unrelated people.
It is important to remember, however, that other restrictions apply for Listed Buildings and other consents may be required.