My local council (e.g., Leeds City Council) is asking for Article 4 direction proof for my 5-bed HMO, but it's not a specified area. Do I actually need it for a standard license application, or are they misinterpreting? What's the process if it's not required?
Quick Answer
You generally don't need Article 4 'proof' for an HMO licence unless your property is within a designated Article 4 area where planning permission is required to change a C3 dwelling into a C4 HMO.
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