What will this policy do?-
This policy will set the standards that proposals for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) must meet.
Proposed policy direction-
We propose to carry forward the criteria based policy for considering proposals for new larger HMOs (sui generis use), as included in the adopted Cambridge 2018, but with the policy applying to the whole of . The criteria will ensure that new HMOs are provided in suitable locations with appropriate facilities and parking, a good standard of amenity for their occupiers, and will not have significant negative impacts on matters such as the local amenity of the surrounding area. Reference to Circular 08/2010 will be removed as that has been withdrawn.
We propose that all new larger HMOs (sui generis use which require planning permission) will be required to meet the nationally described residential space standards and accessible and adaptable homes standards, and to provide direct access to amenity space as required for all new homes (see H/SS). We would require all new larger HMOs to meet the internal space standards required for a HMO to be licensed, whether the HMO is required to be licensed or not.