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The building has been in continuous use as a small HMO since at least July 2014, prior to the introduction of the Winchester City Council Article 4 Direction (effective 02 May 2016), and continues to operate as such with no material interruption or reversion to single-family (Use Class C3) use.HMOs which existed and were ?up and running? before it comes into effect will not require planning permission. The certificate is sought to confirm the lawful existing use of the property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

38 Fox Lane Winchester Hampshire SO22 4DY

DecidedReference: 25/02163/LDCWinchester City Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate-Existing
Received
21 Oct 2025
Validated
21 Oct 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Winchester City Council

Application overview

The building has been in continuous use as a small HMO since at least July 2014, prior to the introduction of the Winchester City Council Article 4 Direction (effective 02 May 2016), and continues to operate as such with no material interruption or reversion to single-family (Use Class C3) use.HMOs which existed and were ?up and running? before it comes into effect will not require planning permission. The certificate is sought to confirm the lawful existing use of the property as a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Proposal details

Reference
25/02163/LDC
Alternative references
PP-14417741
Ward
ST LUKE WARD
Parish
Winchester Town
Agent
ZAHRADA Design Limited

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Application location

38 Fox Lane Winchester Hampshire SO22 4DY

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Documents 6 of 6

DocumentPublishedAction
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATEDecision Notice · PDF26 Feb 2026View
OFFICER REPORTBackground Papers · PDF26 Feb 2026View
CITY OF WINCHESTER TRUST-NEUTRAL(FULL)Public Comment · PDF14 Nov 2025View
PLANNING ENFORCEMENTConsultee Comment · PDF6 Nov 2025View
APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF21 Oct 2025View
THE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF21 Oct 2025View

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Decision & conditions

Lawful Development Certificate - Permit
LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
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