18 Howard Road Southampton SO15 5BN

Proposal

Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a 7-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO, Sui Generis). The property has been used continuously as an HMO for a period exceeding 10 years, with occupation taking place on a room-by-room basis under separate tenancy arrangements. The property comprises seven bedrooms together with shared kitchen, bathroom and communal living facilities. The use has operated continuously as a multi-occupied dwelling and exceeds the Class C4 threshold of 3?6 occupants. The existing use therefore constitutes a sui generis HMO use. The application seeks a Certificate of Lawful Existing Development under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to confirm that the existing use of the property as a sui generis HMO is lawful through the passage of time and is immune from enforcement action. Evidence submitted in support of the application includes HMO licensing records, council tax records, tenancy agreements, financial records, managing agent confirmations, and supporting witness statements demonstrating continuous HMO occupation and operation over the relevant period.