Bottesford HMO decision sparks criticism of pace of new tighter scrutiny

SIX-BED HMO IN HOLME HALL AVENUE GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT

- By IVAN MORRIS POXTON Local Democracy Reporter

THE green light for a six-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Bottesford has sparked criticism of the speed of the council in bringing tougher scrutiny of such devlopments.

A certificate of lawfulness has been issued for the conversion of a residential home in Holme Hall Avenue into a six-bed HMO. Usually, HMOs with six beds or fewer can go down the certificate route, which requires a less intensive process than seeking full planning permission.

North Lincolnshire Council had a special meeting in March, where it was unanimously agreed to impose an Article 4 direction for the entire local authority area. This will mean all new HMOs, regardless of size, will require planning permission.