Decision

The Eastbourne Borough Council has decided to recommend the adoption of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (HMO SPD) to provide new guidance on existing planning policy in relation to HMOs.

Analysis

outcome: The outcome of the decision was to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the HMO SPD at the meeting on 16 July 2025.

summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (HMO SPD) to provide new guidance on existing planning policy in relation to HMOs.

topline: The Eastbourne Borough Council has decided to recommend the adoption of the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (HMO SPD) to provide new guidance on existing planning policy in relation to HMOs.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves planning policy and regulations that can impact property owners, tenants, and the local community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Property owners", "Tenants", "Local community"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1137

Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet, Eastbourne Borough Council Full Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: A Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (DPD) is being prepared to provide new guidance on the application of existing adopted planning policy in relation to HMOs. Cabinet decision required to approval the final version of the HMO SPD to enable it to be presented to Full Council for adoption.

Content: A Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (DPD) is being prepared to provide new guidance on the application of existing adopted planning policy in relation to HMOs. Cabinet decision required to approval the final version of the HMO SPD to enable it to be presented to Full Council for adoption. Recommended to Full Council (Budget and policy framework):   (1) To recommend to Full Council that the Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document (HMO SPD) as set out at Appendix 2 to the report be adopted at the Full Council meeting on 16 July 2025.   (2) To delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for regulatory services, staff and performance and enterprise, to make minor or typographical changes to the SPD prior to publication.

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025