Maidstone Borough Council formally adopted the Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on 23 July 2025.
The HMO SPD provides guidance on the interpretation and application of relevant planning policies in the adopted Maidstone Borough Local Plan Review 2021–2038, particularly in relation to the assessment of planning applications for HMOs. It aims to ensure that HMOs are appropriately located and well-managed to meet a range of housing needs, while minimising potential adverse impacts on neighbouring properties and the wider community.