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2.1         Cabinet approved, for public consultation, the Council’s proposal to introduce a Borough wide Article 4 Direction for houses in multiple occupation (HMO).  This Direction, if it were to come into effect, would withdraw permitted development rights for the change of use from Class C3 Dwellinghouses to Class C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation for areas of the Borough not currently covered by an Article 4 Direction.

2.2         Cabinet agreed that the Head of Planning be given delegated authority in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning to make minor non-material spelling, formatting and other amendments to the consultation notices and documents where they do not alter the intent of the Direction.

Councillor Hill as the relevant Cabinet Member presented the report seeking approval for public consultation of the proposal to introduce a Borough-wide Article 4 Direction.  If approved, the three-week consultation would start on 7^th November 2019, with a view to being approved by November 2020.

Councillor Ashraf was pleased that this Direction would cover all areas.  Residents living in HMOs in her ward had expressed concern and people needed a decent place to live.

Councillor Hill also pointed out that some changes had already been implemented.

RESOLVED:

2.1         Cabinet approved, for public consultation, the Council’s proposal to introduce a Borough wide Article 4 Direction for houses in multiple occupation (HMO).  This Direction, if it were to come into effect, would withdraw permitted development rights for the change of use from Class C3 Dwellinghouses to Class C4 Houses in Multiple Occupation for areas of the Borough not currently covered by an Article 4 Direction.

2.2         Cabinet agreed that the Head of Planning be given delegated authority in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning to make minor non-material spelling, formatting and other amendments to the consultation notices and documents where they do not alter the intent of the Direction.