Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.
County Durham Council is considering an interim planning policy to control the concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the area. The proposed policy would prevent new HMOs from being approved if any of the 10 nearest properties to the application site are already HMOs.
This measure aims to address concerns about the over-concentration of HMOs in certain neighbourhoods. Letting agents and inventory clerks operating in County Durham should be aware of these potential changes, as they could impact future HMO applications and property management in the region.
Source: Landlord Today