Submission and Examination

For all our previous stages of consultation please visit our planning policy portal [https://coventrycitycouncil.inconsult.uk/system/listConsultations?type=C]

Submission documents

Evidence Base documents

In preparing the Plan, the Council both refers to and was informed by a number of documents that together form the 'Evidence Base [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7399/evidence-base---houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmos]'.

Examination

Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Development Plan Document (DPD) Main Modifications

This consultation seeks views on the proposed Main Modifications only. It is not an opportunity to raise matters that either were, or could have been, part of the earlier representations or hearing on the submitted DPD. Comments are to focus on whether the proposed Main Modifications comply with legal requirements and are considered sound.

The Consultation period is open for six weeks between 10 June 2024 to 22 July 2024 23:59.

Copies of the consultation material can be viewed at the Council House and all libraries in the city.

For more information and how to comment. [https://coventrycitycouncil.inconsult.uk/HMODPDMM/consultationHome]

Representations can be made through the Council’s online consultation system or via email to planningpolicy@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:planningpolicy@coventry.gov.uk] or by post to: Planning Policy Team, PO Box 15, Council House, Earl Street, Coventry, CV1 5RR.

Please note: respondents must use the representation form provided.

Any queries people may have regarding the Examination process should be directed to the Programme Officer who will be happy to assist.

View the examination webpage [https://www.hwa.uk.com/projects/coventry-city-council-hmo-dpd/].

Notification of Examination for the Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Development Plan Document (DPD)

In accordance with Regulation 24 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, we hereby provide notification that the Councils Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Development Plan Document (DPD) was subject to Examination in Public by an independent Inspector. Please note the following details:

  • Hearing Date: 23 January 2024 and (if required) 24 January 2024
  • Time: 10.00
  • Venue: All hearing sessions were held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS
  • Inspector: C Dillon BA (Hons) MRTPI

If you require any further information, please visit the HMO DPD Examination website [https://www.hwa.uk.com/projects/coventry-city-council-hmo-dpd/].

Information about the examination process is available through the Procedure Guide for Local Plan Examinations [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/examining-local-plans-procedural-practice].

HMO Article 4 Direction

The HMO Article 4 Direction came into force on 30 September 2023. For further information please visit our planning [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/225/article_4_directions] and licensing [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/licensing-regulation/hmo-licensing/4] pages.