The much talked about Article 4 Direction triggering the need for planning permission for change of use between a dwelling house (C3) and a House in Multiple Occupation (C4) anywhere within the City of Bath has now been confirmed.
The Houses in Multiple Occupation in Bath Supplementary Planning Document was adopted on Monday 1st July ; this will be used to detail how the new planning applications will be determined.
Both the Article 4 and SPD will be effective from Monday 1st July 2013.
Please note: This Article 4 will now appear on local land charges when a property is being purchased. There is no charge to the public for a change of use application triggered by this Article 4 Direction, as this has been brought in at the Council’s discretion and as such we are unable to charge a fee.
Please find full details online: www.bathnes.gov.uk/hmo
