NOVEMBER 2016 LONDON HMO UPDATE |
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Dear All, |
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We have chosen to clarify Change of Usage to HMO's*** this month. We have found that 23% of our Nov enquiries have been related to the creation of a HMO's, so we have chosen to focus this newsletter on HMO article 4 directions to remove the PD rights of a C3 (residential House) to C4 (HMO less than 6 people). We foresee all other London Boroughs following suit rapidly if they have not already. Do not let this great policy present pass. |
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There are two areas that you must not confuse when planning your HMO. 1) Planning Permission - Planning can be granted via PD if Article 4 has not been applied and the HMO is 6 people or less. Should the HMO be in an Article 4 council or exceeding 6 people you will require Full Planning Permission. 2) HMO Licensing - Licensing look at the HMO's lay out, fire and safety, provisions per room and continual monitoring. Licensing is a separate department to planning. |
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Councils that have NOT enforced a Article 4 Direction for C3 to C4: |
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Bexley Council, Brent Council, Bromley Council, Camden Council, City of London, Croydon Council, Ealing Council, Greenwich Council, Hackney Council, Hammersmith & Fulham Council, Harrow Council, Parts of Havering Council, Rest of Hillingdon Council, Hounslow Council, Islington Council, Kensington & Chelsea Council, Kingston Upon Thames Council, Lambeth Council, Lewisham Council, Merton Council, Redbridge Council, Richmond Upon Thames Council, Sutton Council, Tower Hamlets Council, Wandsworth Council and Westminster Council. |
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Councils that have enforced a Article 4 Direction for C3 to C4: |
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Barking & Dagenham Council, Barnet Council, Enfield Council, Haringey Council, Havering Council, Parts of Hillingdon Council, Newham Council, Southwark Council, Waltham Forest Council. |
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Our developers that have just read the list above are probably about to run to Zoopla and Rightmove to look up the area's where a HMO is still possible. If you find a good property we would be delighted to assist you in gaining all the consents required. In order to gain consent under PA you would need to apply for a Certificate of Lawfulness Under PA for a C4 HMO. Our architects are used to designing HMO's and navigate the regulations to enable maximum rentability.
Please also note Barnet Council has introduced an Article 4 Direction From 29 May 2016. |
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Some of you may have noticed we have Launched a new website at drawingandplanning.com offering an interactive enquiry system. This is the BETA version of the website and we would appreciate your feedback prior to the Big Launch next year. |
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*** HMO stands for House in Multiple Occupation. |
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Mercham House |
25-27 The Burroughs, Hendon, |
London, NW4 4AR |
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25 Canada Square |
Canary Wharf |
London, E14 5LB |
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