Policy information sourced from the Broxbourne Local Plan
H5: Houses in Multiple Occupation
Proposals for Houses in Multiple Occupation for 5 or more people, will only be supported where the proposal is located close to town centres and is well served by Public Transport.
All proposals must comply with the relevant development plan policies and design standards set out in this Plan, including the standards set below.
The proposal must also satisfy the guidelines set out in the Council’s Broxbourne HMO Amenity Guidance, which includes bedroom sizes as set out below:
| Unit | Size |
|---|---|
| One-person/one-room unit with separate kitchen | 9m2 |
| One-person / one-room unit integrated kitchen | 12m2 |
| Two-person / one-room unit with separate kitchen | 13m2 |
| Two-person / one-room unit with integrated kitchen | 16m2 |
The proposal must satisfactorily demonstrate that:
- the use will not result in an adverse impact, including cumulative impact, on the character and appearance of the local area; and
- the use will not adversely affect the character and appearance of the building, and
- the use will not adversely affect the amenity of adjoining or adjacent residential Occupiers.
For more information please see the Local Plan