Management and planning permission
A proper standard of management should be observed in the house, in particular to ensure the repair, maintenance, cleansing and good order of
- all means of water supply and drainage in the property
- all parts of the house in common use, including kitchens, bathrooms, WCs etc
- all installations in common use
- all means of ventilation
- all means of escape from fire and all apparatus, systems and other things provided by way of fire precautions
- outbuildings, yards and gardens in common use.
The manager shall ensure that such precautions are taken as are reasonably required to protect the residents from injury.
The manager shall display a notice in a suitable position in the house containing the name, address and telephone number of any person who is the manager of the house.
Planning permission
Visit our HMO licensing and planning page for information on HMOs that require planning permission.
The council does operate Article 4 within some wards in the borough. Find more information on Article 4 on our website.
The council's Planning Authority should be consulted concerning any proposed works or change of use.
For advice and information on planning-related matters, please contact:
- Telephone: 020 7926 1180
- Email: planning@lambeth.gov.uk
Postal address:
Planning
London Borough of Lambeth
PO Box 80771
London
SW2 9QQ
Website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/planning