A new University campus and associated student accommodation is proposed at a number of locations within Stretford (known as ‘University Academy 92’) with an anticipated opening date of September 2019. These proposals are likely to be accompanied by a significant number of students moving into the Borough and the Stretford area in particular.
There is a need to appropriately manage the delivery of student housing both to ensure the provision of good quality accommodation and to minimise any potential adverse effects on the local community and housing market.
The SPD will support the implementation of the Planning and Development Management Committee’s decision to approve (with immediate effect) the making of an Article 4(1) Direction in relation to HMOs, for all land within the Trafford Borough Boundary. For further details in relation to the Article 4 Direction please refer to the Trafford website.
Whilst it is not a requirement for the Article 4(1) Direction to be supported by an SPD, the Council considers that it is best practice to do so. It will help to ensure that the Council is able to plan effectively for the likely increase in the number of students moving into the borough, as a result of the new university campus being proposed within Stretford.
This HMO SPD replaces PG3 Houses in Multiple Occupation (1992).
Trafford Council published a draft Revised Supplementary Planning Document for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), for public consultation between 15 January and 26 February 2018.