House in Multiple Occupation

Planning application to convert London Road family home into HMO

A planning application has been submitted to turn a detached house in Bedford into a shared home for up to four people. The proposal, submitted to Bedford Borough Council, seeks permission...

Objection to retrospective HMO planning permission for Denmark Street house

A Bedford house in multiple occupation (HMO) should not get retrospective planning permission as the once “typically peaceful” area now has “frequent noise from the property, or from visitors”, an objector has said...

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...

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