To enable better management of concentrations of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Leicester, preserve the residential amenity and character of neighbourhoods, and protect houses suitable for family occupation from conversion to Class C4 HMOs.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant effect on 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2022
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: Not before 1 Dec 2022 by City Mayor (Individual Decision)
Lead member: Sir Peter Soulsby, City Mayor peter.soulsby@leicester.gov.uk
Lead director: Andrew L Smith
Department: City Development & Neighbourhoods
Contact: Paul O'Neill Email: paul.oneill2@leicester.gov.uk.
Consultation process
A public and stakeholder consultation has been undertaken, and the proposal was brought to the Planning & Development Control Committee for consultation on 5 January 2022.
The results of the consultation will be considered before deciding whether to confirm the Direction.