Policy information sourced from Barnet’s Local Plan Development Management Policies

DM09: Specialist Housing – Houses in Multiple Occupation, Student Accommodation and Housing Choice for Older People

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

The council will seek to retain existing HMO provided that they meet an identified housing need. Proposals for new HMO will be encouraged provided that they meet an identified need, can demonstrate that they will not have a harmful impact on the character and amenities of the surrounding area, are easily accessible by public transport, cycling and walking and meet the relevant housing standards for HMO.

Student accommodation

The council expects proposals for student accommodation to demonstrate that they support educational establishments within Barnet and meet an identified local need. Provision for students should be located in accessible locations.

Housing choice for older people

Housing proposals for older people should:

  1. help to meet an identified need;
  2. demonstrate that they will not have a harmful impact on the character and amenities of the surrounding area; and
  3. be within walking distance of local shops and easily accessible by public transport; and
  4. provide adequate communal facilities including accommodation for essential staff on site.

For more information please see Barnet’s Local Plan Development Management Policies