Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 12, 2025

Purpose: A Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (DPD) is being prepared to provide new guidance on the application of existing adopted planning policy in relation to HMOs. Cabinet decision required to give authority to publish the HMO SPD for public consultation in accordance with Regulation 13 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.

Content: (Key decision):   (1) That Cabinet approve the publication of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (HMO SPD) for public consultation between Friday 28th February and Friday 25th April 2025.   (2) To delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Community Spaces and Planning, to make changes to the SPD prior to publication.