Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport seeking approval and adoption of a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) setting out guidance on how to assess planning applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO).attached.

DECISION MADE REF: (CAB 11/12 7524)

On consideration of a report by the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, having received representations from local residents and Members of the Council, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To consider the comments received during the consultation exercise undertaken on the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document as set out in the Schedule of Comments attached as Appendix 1.

(ii)  To adopt the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document attached as Appendix 2 on 23^rd March 2012.

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Senior Manager, Planning Transport and Sustainability to make minor editing changes to the document prior to publication. 

NOTE:  

Councillor Fitzhenry declared a personal interest in this item as a landlord without HMO status and remained at the meeting for the item.