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I purchased this property in 2009 to live in myself but than had 2 lodgers living with me and than my partner moved in with me as well. To the best of my knowledge i did not need to obtain planning permission for change of use from C3 to C4 at this time.In 2012 i bought another property and after extensive renovation me and my partner moved there, but the room that we been occupaing i found another tenant.Ever since than the house been occupied by 3 unrelated tenants sharing bathroom, kitchen/dinner and garden facilities. Each room is fitted with lock so each tenant has their own secure and private space. Therefore the house been in use as an HMO for over 10 years. Please see attached relevant AST agreements, which i have. Also some of council tax bills. I also am DASH approved landlord since 2017.Property been granted 12 month additional license, whuch can be extended once Certificate of lawfull development change of use c3 to c4 been recieved.If there are any questions or more proof required (bank account statments showing rent payment available) please contact me and i will see what i can do to further assist with change of use lawfull development certificate.

128 Abbotsford Drive Nottingham Nottingham City NG3 1NF

DecidedReference: 24/02275/PCLENottingham City Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Certificate of Lawfulness Existing
Received
25 Dec 2024
Validated
9 Jan 2025
Determination deadline
6 Mar 2025
Local authority
Nottingham City Council

Application overview

I purchased this property in 2009 to live in myself but than had 2 lodgers living with me and than my partner moved in with me as well. To the best of my knowledge i did not need to obtain planning permission for change of use from C3 to C4 at this time.In 2012 i bought another property and after extensive renovation me and my partner moved there, but the room that we been occupaing i found another tenant.Ever since than the house been occupied by 3 unrelated tenants sharing bathroom, kitchen/dinner and garden facilities. Each room is fitted with lock so each tenant has their own secure and private space. Therefore the house been in use as an HMO for over 10 years. Please see attached relevant AST agreements, which i have. Also some of council tax bills. I also am DASH approved landlord since 2017.Property been granted 12 month additional license, whuch can be extended once Certificate of lawfull development change of use c3 to c4 been recieved.If there are any questions or more proof required (bank account statments showing rent payment available) please contact me and i will see what i can do to further assist with change of use lawfull development certificate.

Proposal details

Reference
24/02275/PCLE
Alternative references
PP-13633366
Ward
St Anns (May 2019)

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Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF1 Sept 2025View
SITE LOCATION PLANSite Location Plan · PDF11 Feb 2025View
SITE LOCATION PLANSite Location Plan9 Jan 2025View
FLOOR PLANLayout Plans & Elevations9 Jan 2025View
FIRST AND GROUND FLOOR PLANLayout Plans & Elevations25 Dec 2024View

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