The North East Lincolnshire Council is considering a substantial policy transformation which may significantly impact housing developments throughout the borough. It is contemplating the introduction of mandatory planning permission for all new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) regardless of their capacity. Current standards allow for the creation of HMOs with a capacity of up to six beds without the need for a full planning permission process.
This proposed change is part of a more extensive plan to oversee housing quality and manage the impact on local communities. Such concerns aren’t unique to North East Lincolnshire, but also extend to other areas within the county such as Lincoln and Gainsborough. These areas too are grappling with similar debates over housing standards and the integration of new residents into the community.
This report has been compiled using information originally reported by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
