Policy H4: Houses in Multiple Occupation

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Object

Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version

Representation ID: 3526

Received: 02/08/2012

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

NLA remain unconvinced that HBC has explored all potential avenues or provided sufficient justification to support the HMO Policy or Article 4 Direction. Establishment of a small HMO doesn't represent a substantial change of use in terms of the burden imposed on local infrastructure. Consider new policy is a barrier to provision of good quality shared accommodation and will impact negatively on students, house prices, first time buyers and low income households. HBC should look at developing a neighbourhood approach and provide more justifiable evidence.

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Object

Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version

Representation ID: 4062

Received: 17/08/2012

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

Recommended deletion or amendments suggested.
- Disagree with emphasis on students-need to recognise importance to economy.
- NPPF requirements not met in terms of providing for all types of housing, including HMOs.
- Contravenes Human Rights & equalities.
- Not based on appropriate evidence.
- Planning cannot determine where people live.
- It is a restrictive policy,not encouraging.
- Challenge the fixed percentage, should be judgement.
- Policy will limit supply of smaller, more affordable homes.
- Could impact on house prices.
- Unenforceable.
- HMOs need to be in accessible locations, not spread out around the town
- The extent of the area by reference to which the number of HMOs is calculated

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Support

Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version

Representation ID: 4189

Received: 21/08/2012

Representation Summary:

Designs enclosed for consideration regarding multiple occupation.

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