URL: https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2228

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Co-living is a relatively new model of housing with no standard definition in national policy. It is acknowledged that there is currently the potential for an inconsistent approach to Co-Living planning applications without formal, visible guidance on the issue. Therefore, we have produced an interim Position Statement which will clarify the Local Plan policies the Council will consider when assessing planning applications for co-living proposals, and how they will be applied. This Single member Decision seeks approval of the Co-Living position Statement.

Content: To approve the Co-Living Position Statement. The Position Statement will help to ensure a consistent approach to assessing co-living proposals. It also clearly sets out the Council’s expectations and planning policy requirements for applicants and promoters. The alternative to preparing a Position Statement would be to consider planning applications for co-living solely on an individual case by case basis as has been the approach up until now. However, the Position Statement will help to ensure a consistent approach to assessing co- living proposals. It also clearly sets out the Council’s expectations and planning policy requirements for applicants and promoters.

Date of Decision: June 10, 2025