Have your say on new HMO planning measures

The council is holding a six-week session on an Article 4 Direction that can require planning permission for modifications of use to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within the Central Six Wards.

This is a planning measure that removes computerized rights to convert household houses (use class C3) into HMOs (use class C4) without having planning permission.

It will apply to the next six wards:

• Orford
• Poplars and Hulme
• Fairfield and Howley
• Latchford East
• Latchford West
• Bewsey and Whitecross

The Central 6 wards have been recognized for the Article 4 Direction as proof exhibits that the prevalence of HMOs is best in these areas. The council will proceed to watch HMOs and their impacts throughout the borough as an entire to ascertain whether or not there may be want to increase this space sooner or later.

Why is that this being proposed?

The council goals to realize higher management over the conversion of dwellings into HMOs to handle unfavorable impacts like elevated parking points, noise, and modifications to neighbourhood character whereas making certain balanced and sustainable communities.

How can you discover out extra?

As properly as being accessible at warrington.gov.uk/article4-hmo, all documentation referring to this session might be considered in paper format on the following places:

• At the council’s workplace at 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT throughout regular opening hours. Opening hours are 8:45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
• At any Livewire Library situated inside one of many central 6 wards. Please verify Library opening instances earlier than travelling.

How can you’ve got your say?

• You can submit feedback by emailing [email protected] with “HMO consultation” as the topic line, or by sending a written letter to: Planning Policy and Programmes (HMO Consultation), East Annex, Town Hall, Sankey Street, WA1 1UH

The session runs till 5 November 2025. All representations acquired through the session interval will probably be taken into consideration by the council when contemplating whether or not to verify the article 4 course.

The Article 4 Direction, if confirmed, will come into pressure subsequent yr, on 25 September 2026. In widespread with nearly all of different councils who’re introducing these controls, having a lead in interval is vital to make sure the outcomes of the session might be taken into consideration and to safeguard towards claims of compensation for lack of permitted growth rights.

If you prefer to extra details about the session, please contact the Planning Policy and Programmes Team at [email protected] or on 01925 442826.