Policy information sourced from Lewisham Development Management Local Plan

DM Policy 6 Houses in multiple occupation (HMO)

The Council will only consider the provision of new Houses in Multiple Occupation where they:

  • are located in an area with a public transport accessibility level (PTAL) of 3 or higher
  • do not give rise to any significant amenity impact(s) on the surrounding neighbourhood
  • do not result in the loss of existing larger housing suitable for family occupation, and
  • satisfy the housing space standards outlined in DM Policy 32.

The Council will resist the loss of good quality Houses in Multiple Occupation.

The self containment of Houses in Multiple Occupation, considered to provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for those who need shorter term relatively low cost accommodation will not be permitted, unless the existing floorspace is satisfactorily re-provided to an equivalent or better standard.

For more information please see the Local Plan