Article 4 Directions for HMOs
At a meeting of the full Council on December 8, 2025 (General Assembly of the Council) a decision was made to bring into force immediately an Article 4 Direction, covering the area of the Borough north of the A2.
The Council hereby give notice that this Article 4 Direction was confirmed by full Council on February 23, 2026. As a result planning permission is required for all conversions of properties into HMOs north of the A2.
At the same meeting in December 2025 Councillors agreed to notify a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for proposed HMOs the area to the south of the A2. The Council hereby give notice that this Article 4 Direction was confirmed by full Council on February 23, 2026. This will come into effect on December 10, 2026.
Planning permission will be required for the conversion of houses into HMOs with up to six occupants from December 10, 2026.
Confirmed Article 4 Direction relating to HMOs north of the A2.
Confirmed Article 4 Direction relating to HMOs south of the A2