Use Class Sui Generis
Kingston upon Thames recently approved a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) under Use Class Sui Generis.
In September 2026, Kingston upon Thames' South of the Borough Neighbourhood Committee approved the conversion of a Chessington property into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). This decision changed the property's planning use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to Use Class Sui Generis, a category for properties that do not fit into other standard planning use classes. The approval included demolition of a garage and extensions.
The approval for the Chessington HMO highlights ongoing decisions regarding properties that fall under Use Class Sui Generis, which applies to various unique uses, including many Houses in Multiple Occupation. No further discussions or decisions on Use Class Sui Generis are currently scheduled at Kingston upon Thames council.
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