It’s all down to a move from Salford City Council which intends to remove rights which allow property owners to convert their homes into houses in multiple occupation (HMO) shared by three to six unrelated people without planning permission.
It will come into force on 25 November 2018 subject to the council considering responses to a recent consultation on its plans.
The new rule will apply to Central Salford (the wards of Broughton, Claremont, Irwell Riverside, Kersal, Ordsall, Langworthy, and Weaste and Seedley) and the wards of Barton and Eccles.
Landlords in these areas will have to seek planning permission after 25 November 2018 if they wish to change a house into a HMO shared by up to six people.
Councillor Paula Boshell, Deputy City Mayor at Salford City Council, said:
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“We have made this decision in response to concerns from local residents and to ensure we have the right mix of housing in particular areas.
“Some unscrupulous landlords have taken advantage of regulations and the result is communities being made to suffer through a high turnover of residents, increased reports of antisocial behaviour and tenants’ being exploited so a landlord can make a huge profit. We are now changing that.
Councillor Tracey Kelly, Lead Member for Housing and Neighbourhoods at Salford City council, said:
Quote“We decided that a blanket ban was not required across the whole city at this time, but just in the areas where we have strong evidence. We will monitor other areas for evidence and to make sure that the new rules are working properly.”
The consultation can be viewed at https://www.salford.gov.uk/article-4-direction
Edited by KARL
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