Issue details

Article 4 Direction - Houses in Multiple Occupation

Summary

This report will ask the Cabinet to agree to the removal of Permitted Development Rights for Houses in Multiple Occupation, for specific wards within Medway.

 

Access to Information

The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/10/2025

Decision due: 16 Dec 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Louwella Prenter, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness louwella.prenter@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Adam Bryan

Contact: Dave Harris, Chief Planning Officer Email: dave.harris@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331575.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment