Planning Permission
If you wish to operate a house as an HMO, it must have the correct class of planning use. You may need to apply for planning permission to change it from C3 (dwelling house) to C4 (house in multiple occupation).
There is no guarantee that your planning application will be approved, but if you rent out your property you must have a property licence. If you are refused planning permission for an HMO, we cannot refund your licensing fee.
If you are changing a building, you might need planning permission to:
- convert a house into flats
- extend a property
- alter the external appearance of an existing building
Please contact Newham’s Planning Enforcement Team for further planning requirement advice for your property.
A Licence Holder must advise the Council’s Property Licensing Team directly, in writing or by email, if they create or remove any rooms, bathrooms, W.Cs or kitchens in the property, at least 28 days before starting works.
