New Rules for Houses in Multiple Occupation From 1 October 2010
On 6th April 2010, a new use class C4 (HMOs) was formed following the same definition as used is section 254 Housing Act 2004, except that section 257 HMOs are excluded. From 1 October 2010, the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No 2) (England) Order 2010 (2010 No. 2134) means that:
- Planning permission will not be required for properties changing use from a dwelling house (C3) to a house in multiple occupation (C4) comprising small shared dwelling houses occupied by between 3 and 6 unrelated individuals who share basic amenities; and
- Planning permission will not be required for properties changing use from a house in multiple occupation (C4) back into a dwelling house (C3).
