Work to planning applications Monday 25 November
We're doing some work to planning applications on Monday 25 November. You won't be able to see or comment on applications on this day. We're sorry for any inconvenience.
Change the use of a property to an HMO
See if you need planning permission for an HMO.
If you want to change the use of a property to an HMO then you should check to see if the property is an HMO Article 4 direction area.
If it is, then you need planning permission to change the use of a house from a 'C3 dwelling house' to a 'C4 HMO' where between three and six unrelated people share a kitchen and or bathroom.
Apply for planning permission
We strongly recommend that you hire a planning consultant to create and submit a planning application on your behalf.
Planning applications that are submitted with the help of a professional have a higher success rate.
Once you have planning permission you'll also need to find out if you need an HMO licence.