Changes to Planning Use Laws Article posted: 06/04/2010
So, what’s changed?
The Government has introduced a new specific Use Class for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) into planning law, using the Housing Act 2004 definition.
From 6 April 2010 any residential property let to three or more unrelated sharers, forming two or more households, will be deemed to be an HMO in planning law. This includes shared houses, flats and bedsits, whether the occupiers have signed one tenancy agreement or have individual tenancy agreements.
A new Use Class, ‘C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation’ has been created and will apply to residential property that is to be let to three to six unrelated people, who share amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom. This could include a shared house or flat let to three to six unrelated people or a small bedsit occupied by three to six unrelated people. Please click here for full details
