Decision Maker: Economy and Skills Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 3, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval for the making and confirming of non-immediate article 4 directions relating to houses in multiple occupation for the areas outlined in the report.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   That the Committee agrees it would be expedient for the council to make an article 4 direction for the areas referred to in this report and:   1. Instructs the Head of Legal and Democratic Services to make non-immediate article 4 directions (12 months in advance of any directions taking effect) to remove permitted development rights for a change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small HMO (Use Class C4) for the areas set out in Appendix A and give notice of such directions in accordance with regulations.   2. Delegates authority to the Director of Economy of Place to instruct the Head of Legal and Democratic Services to confirm the above article 4 directions within 12 months of their making subject to consideration of representations made during the period of notice in accordance with regulations.