Extra rules coming for Bristol landlords converting family homes into shared houses

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Extra rules are coming for landlords who want to convert family homes in some parts of Bristol into shared houses. Bristol City Council is extending the areas where landlords must apply for planning permission to convert a house into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

These “Article Four” directions remove permitted development rights, and add an extra step in checking the proliferation of HMOs. The rules will be extended into nine different areas: Stapleton, Broomhill, Lockleaze, Southmead , Westbury Park, Brislington , around Fishponds Road, Muller Road, and St George.

Landlords will need to apply for planning permission to convert family homes into small houses of multiple occ