Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 76143

Permitted Development Rights: Multiple Occupation

Tabled: 9 September 2025
Answered: 17 September 2025

Question

Peter Fortune

ConservativeBromley and Biggin Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will take steps to protect family homes from being converted into houses in multiple occupation.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
National permitted development rights allow a C3 dwellinghouse to change use to a C4 House in Multiple Occupation for up to six people sharing facilities without the need for a planning application. Larger Houses in Multiple Occupation require a planning ...

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