Change of Use From a 5-bed Dwelling (C3) to a 5-bed HMO (C4) – Retrospective

The client contacted Planning By Design regarding retrospective planning permission for change of use from a five-bed dwelling (C3) to a five-bed HMO (C4) for six people.

Following a planning appraisal with one of our chartered town planners, it was determined that the project is feasible. One of our chartered architects prepared the required architect drawings, which the client approved. Following approval of the design, one of our chartered town planners prepared a Design and Access Statement, to justify why the planning authority should grant retrospective planning permission. 

With the client's approval, a retrospective planning application was submitted with the architect's drawings and Design and Access Statement. 

Retrospective planning permission has now been approved for change of use from a five-bed dwelling (C3) to a five-bed HMO (C4) for six people. This means the client will not need to restore the dwelling to its original state or use and is no longer at risk of enforcement action.