HMOs New rules for nine neighbourhoods

EXTRA rules are coming for landlords who want to convert family homes in some parts of Bristol into shared houses.

- Alex SEABROOK

Bristol City Council is extending the areas where landlords must apply for planning permission to convert a house into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

These “Article Four” directions remove permitted development rights, and add an extra step in checking the proliferation of HMOs.

The rules will be extended into nine different areas: Stapleton, Broomhill, Lockleaze, Southmead, Westbury Park, Brislington, around Fishponds Road, Muller Road, and St George.