HMO

Grade II listed buildings on the High Street could become new HMOs

A terrace of Grade II listed buildings in Bedford town centre could be transformed into a 12-unit House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) under new proposals submitted to the borough council...

Application made for new HMO on Ashburnham Road

Converting a Bedford property to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is an "appropriate opportunity" to bring a vacant building "back into viable use", an applicant has said. Bedford...

Council claims changes to HMO council tax collection will have “minimal” impact on income

Bedford Borough Council has said the changes to HMO council tax collection will have a “minimal” impact on its income. In accordance with the Council Tax (Chargeable Dwellings and Liability...

Plans submitted for additional bedroom at existing HMO

Plans have been submitted to increase the occupancy of a Bedford HMO. The council has received an application to change the use of 16 Church Lane from a six single-bedroom HMO...

Proposal submitted to turn Meadway family centre into home for vulnerable young people

A proposal to help meet the “urgent need” for supervised accommodation for Bedford’s vulnerable young people has been submitted to the borough council. If approved, the change of use application...

Council receives planning application for House of Multiple Occupation on Arundel Drive

A family home in Bedford could become a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), if planning is approved. Bedford Borough Council has received a planning application to convert 8 Arundel Drive...

Council launches ‘shared houses’ planning consultation

Bedford Borough Council is proposing that the number of 'houses in multiple occupation' (HMOs) is restricted to 30% of properties within an area...

Bedford Borough Council tackles unlicensed HMOs with £30k fines

Bedford Borough Council is taking steps to tackle unlicensed shared houses - or ‘Houses in Multiple Occupation’ (HMOs) across the Borough...

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