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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) & Planning Rules Consultation
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We are proposing to make some changes to planning rules that currently allow houses to be converted into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) without the need to apply for planning permission. The proposed change (called a "non-immediate Article 4 directive") would mean that anyone wishing to make a material change that would convert a house into a small HMO for 3 to 6 people would need to apply for planning permission
We are asking for your views, please click this link to complete the survey.
The proposal only applies to the area outlined in red on the map below (the council's planning administrative area).
Please note, the proposals don't apply to the greyed out areas. A separate consultation is being held by the Hartlepool Development Corporation. To find out more about the Hartlepool Development Corporation click this link.
A copy of the Article 4 Direction and map can be viewed here.
Paper copies of the HBC Article 4 Direction are also available at Hartlepool Borough Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY.
Paper copies of the survey are available upon request.
Representations must be made by 5pm on 23rd January 2026.
We are proposing to make some changes to planning rules that currently allow houses to be converted into small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) without the need to apply for planning permission. The proposed change (called a "non-immediate Article 4 directive") would mean that anyone wishing to make a material change that would convert a house into a small HMO for 3 to 6 people would need to apply for planning permission
We are asking for your views, please click this link to complete the survey.
The proposal only applies to the area outlined in red on the map below (the council's planning administrative area).
Please note, the proposals don't apply to the greyed out areas. A separate consultation is being held by the Hartlepool Development Corporation. To find out more about the Hartlepool Development Corporation click this link.
A copy of the Article 4 Direction and map can be viewed here.
Paper copies of the HBC Article 4 Direction are also available at Hartlepool Borough Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY.
Paper copies of the survey are available upon request.
Representations must be made by 5pm on 23rd January 2026.
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