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Take part in a landmark Government consultation on proposals to replace Surrey's current councils with up to three larger authorities. We support a three unitary approach - Find out more and read our consultation question guide.

Join us for a special online engagement session hosted by the Leaders of Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils on Thursday 3 July from 7pm to 8pm via Microsoft Teams. We'll explain what Local Government Reorganisation is, outline the different options being considered, and show you how to get involved. Sign up for the session (opens new window).

Apply for a house of multiple occupation licence (HMO)

HMOs and planning permission

You may also need planning permission in your HMO. Read more about planning advice. 

Your licence will be limited to one year if you do not have the right planning consent. After getting your HMO licence, you have 12 months to get planning permission. If you fail to do so, you'll need to lower the number of residents in your property.

Bedroom sizes

If planning permission is required, there may be a difference between the minimum bedroom sizes allowed by HMO licensing and the planning service.

  • the smallest bedroom size in a licensable HMO is 6.51m2
  • the smallest bedroom size in a HMO where planning permission is required is 7.5m2

Contact the planning service to see if minimum bedrooms sizes will apply to your HMO.

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