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Recent permitted development news, including GPDO changes, prior approval and decisions involving Classes Q, MA and R.
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Tonbridge HMO controls extended to wider areas
A further immediate Article 4 Direction took effect on 11th November, extending restrictions to additional mapped areas across Tonbridge and Malling.
Kingston HMO controls proposed across borough
Kingston proposes borough-wide controls on small HMOs, with an immediate Article 4 Direction due before councillors on 18 November.
Roby Mill extension allowed after parish objection rejected
Inspector allows an eight-metre extension in West Lancashire after finding a parish council objection did not trigger adjoining-neighbour prior approval.
Rental auctions pilot approved for four Cumbrian towns
Westmorland and Furness backs rental auctions in four town centres, with a further consultation before any vacant-shop leases can be auctioned.
Class MA appeal removes cap on 25 Gloucester flats
An Inspector removes a one-person occupancy condition from a Gloucester office conversion containing 66 flats, clarifying the purpose of space standards.
Class Q fallback fails in Devon
An expired Class Q approval could not justify four new rural homes after the Inspector found countryside harm and an unrealistic conversion fallback.
Liverpool HMO controls take effect in five areas
Liverpool HMO controls now apply in five mapped areas, requiring planning permission for small HMO conversions, with a further Direction proposed for 2027.
Class MA appeals fail after flats started too soon
Two Class MA conversion appeals fail after Inspectors find that residential works had begun before the necessary prior approval.
Knowsley HMO controls come into force
The sealed borough-wide Direction removes a permitted development right for small shared homes, with public consultation open until 16th December.
Hammersmith Class MA appeal wins 24 flats
An Inspector allows 24 London flats after rejecting cycle access, sunlight and fire-safety objections under the Class MA prior-approval rules.
Liverpool HMO call-in delays new Article 4 planning controls
Liverpool councillors will scrutinise the Cabinet’s new HMO Article 4 plans on 29th October, delaying implementation while the decision is reviewed.
Ashford HMO controls move forward after council vote
Ashford councillors back evidence gathering for wider HMO planning controls, but no new Article 4 Direction has been made.
Cambridge HMO controls approved
Cabinet has approved preparation of city HMO controls, but no Article 4 Direction has yet been made or taken effect.
Tonbridge HMO controls now in force
Immediate controls now require planning permission for new small HMO conversions in mapped parts of Tonbridge, Snodland and East Malling.
North Warwickshire controls start
North Warwickshire’s borough-wide HMO planning controls have applied since 2nd March 2026, according to the council’s sealed Direction.
Bassetlaw HMO Article 4 Directions for Worksop and Retford
Two proposed HMO controls have been made for Worksop Central and Retford Station, but neither is yet in force.
Port of Tyne order sets new planning land status
A new harbour order gives the Port of Tyne revised land powers and operational land status, with changes taking effect in November.
Sandwell HMO plan approved for borough-wide Article 4
Cabinet backs borough-wide immediate HMO controls, but officers must still make the legal Direction before it can take effect.
Wirral HMO controls backed for borough-wide study
Councillors have unanimously asked Wirral’s chief planner to investigate borough-wide planning controls over new small HMOs.
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