how do planning determine if a property is an HMO

[verysadgirl]

hi there

looking for some help - does anyone know how planning dept determine if a property is an HMO - they have told me that they dont use the HMO definition in the housing act but cant give me another definition

thanks

[jeffrey]

Duplicate of HMO thread, in effect.

[pdk]

6 or less people sharing a household with shared facilities is counted as a self contained dwelling.... that is your starting point.

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[verysadgirl]

hi pdk

thanks for your help

the property has 7 flats - 6 share facilities and one is self contained

any ideas?