URL: https://democracy.eastherts.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2813&J=1

Decision Maker: Director for Communities

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To enable the tenant to make use of the redundant caretaker’s flat for an alternative use. The use of the flat by a caretaker is no longer viable due to safeguarding concerns and lack of interest in service accommodation. The flat is not able to be let out on a private tenancy due to the inability to create an independent access, however the tenant continues to be liable for council tax without a change of use. The tenant has now been granted planning permission for a change of use to ancillary community rooms. The change of use will enable the tenant to hire out the rooms and allow them to apply for the council tax liability to be removed, although the rooms would instead be added to the rateable valuation list. Landlord's consent for a change of use is required under the terms of the lease.

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Date of Decision: October 30, 2025