Manchester City Council

House in multiple occupation - apply to vary a licence

  2. Summary

    A HMO licence may be varied either by agreement with the licence holder or by us if there has been a material change in circumstances since the the licence was granted.

  3. Application and guidance notes

  4. Processing and timescales

    8 weeks. Tacit Consent will not apply due to public safety.

    A variation to licence will be granted if:

    • the property is suitable for the proposed changes;
    • the management arrangements are still satisfactory;
    • any new proposed manager, who is not the licence holder, has control of the house, and is a fit and proper person.

  5. Complaints

    Contact us the first instance

  6. Contact us

    HMOlicensingenquiry@manchester.gov.uk

  7. Attachments required

    a) plans at 1:50 scale showing any changes;

    b) building regulation approval;

    c) planning consent;

    d) safety certificates, if previous expired.

  8. Legislation