Hastings Planning Strategy Proposed Submission Version

Object

Representation ID: 3526

Received: 02/08/2012

Legally compliant? No

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

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.