Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 1.             To consider the information provided in respect of the options for the introduction of a boroughwide Article 4 direction (Houses in Multiple Occupation) as set out in this report including Appendices. 2.             To approve the making of an immediate Article 4 Direction under the Town and Country (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 to remove the permitted development rights for the change of the use from a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Order to a use falling within Class C4 (Houses in Multiple Occupation) of that Order being development comprised within class L(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The Article 4 direction is included at Appendix E to the report. 3.             To approve the required notifications, as set out in the report and the publication of a public notice as shown in Appendix A to the report. 4.             To approve that officers prepare a further report to be presented to a future Council meeting, following the notification and consultation, of the immediate Article 4 direction, to seek approval as to whether or not to confirm this immediate Article 4 direction.