Policy information sourced from the Tower Hamlets Local Plan

D.H7 Housing with shared facilities (houses in multiple occupation)

1) New houses in multiple occupation will be supported where they:

  • meet an identified need
  • do not result in the loss of existing larger housing suitable for family occupation
  • can be secured as a long-term addition to the supply of low cost housing, or otherwise provides an appropriate amount of affordable housing
  • are located in an area of high transport accessibility
  • do not give rise to any significant amenity impact(s) on the surrounding neighbourhood, and
  • comply with relevant standards and satisfy the housing space standards outlined in Policies D.H3 and D.DH8.

2) The loss or self-containment of good quality homes for multiple occupation will be resisted unless:

  • it can be demonstrated that the accommodation is incapable of meeting the relevant standards for houses in multiple occupation, or
  • adequate replacement housing with shared facilities will be provided that satisfies criteria (a) to (f) above.

For more information please see the Local Plan