Latest news with #BuildingRegulations
Rhyl Journal
19 hours ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Landlord applies to convert Rhyl home into HMO
Majid Khan, of London-based Genics Investment, has applied to Denbighshire County Council's planning department, seeking permission for a change of use of 15 Chester Street from a dwelling to six-bedroom HMO. According to the application, the HMO is already in use but is not registered with Denbighshire County Council. The applicant says the building has been in continuous use as a HMO for more than ten years. The applicant has supplied a list of tenancy agreements, housing benefit details, and a statement from the previous landlord as 'evidence' of the above. A planning statement issued on behalf of Mr Khan reads: 'The property was purchased in 1996 for a HMO use, and the previous landlord did submit a planning application in (the) late 90s (or) early 2000s, but this was not registered formally on the council's records. 'Before the new directives came in 2014, a HMO Licence was not required. A HMO licence was granted and expired in 2020.' HMOs are carefully regulated by some councils, especially in seaside towns, which may have a greater number of large empty properties. MORE NEWS: Darren Millar: Clwyd West MS to appear on episode of BBC Question Time Prestatyn Pride to be held for first time this weekend: what to expect Rhyl's Queen's Market 'starting to take shape' as signage installed Rhyl councillor Brian Jones said he believed the town already had enough HMOs. 'In my opinion, Rhyl has more than enough HMOs,' he said. 'When Rhyl is compared to other towns in Denbighshire, Rhyl has by far the highest number. We have enough of them. We certainly don't need any more.' Denbighshire defines a HMO as a property rented to 'at least three people who are not from the same household, such as a family'. A HMO property in Denbigh, Llangollen, Prestatyn and Rhyl must have a licence if there are three or more tenants living there and: They form more than one household, with or without shared facilities (bathroom and kitchen) They form more than one fully self-contained household, but do not meet the 1991 Building Regulations and where less than two-thirds of the self-contained flats are owner occupied. The planning application will likely be debated at a future planning committee meeting at Ruthin 's County Hall HQ.
Wales Online
19 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Landlord wants permission for six-bedroom bedsit in Rhyl
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A landlord has applied for planning permission for a house of multiple occupation (HMO) in Rhyl. Majid Khan, of London-based Genics Investment, has applied to Denbighshire County Council's planning department, seeking permission for a change of use of 15 Chester Street from a dwelling to six-bedroom HMO. According to the application, the HMO is already in use but is not registered with Denbighshire County Council. The applicant says the building has been in continuous use as a HMO for more than ten years. The applicant has supplied a list of tenancy agreements, housing benefit details, and a statement from the previous landlord as 'evidence' of the above. A planning statement issued on behalf of Mr Khan reads: 'The property was purchased in 1996 for a HMO use, and the previous landlord did submit a planning application in (the) late 90s (or) early 2000s, but this was not registered formally on the council's records. Before the new directives came in 2014, a HMO Licence was not required. A HMO licence was granted and expired in 2020.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox. HMOs are carefully regulated by some councils, especially in seaside towns, which may have a greater number of large empty properties. Rhyl councillor Brian Jones said he believed the town already had enough HMOs. 'In my opinion, Rhyl has more than enough HMOs,' he said. 'When Rhyl is compared to other towns in Denbighshire, Rhyl has by far the highest number. We have enough of them. We certainly don't need any more.' Denbighshire defines a HMO as a property rented to 'at least three people who are not from the same household, such as a family'. A HMO property in Denbigh, Llangollen, Prestatyn and Rhyl must have a licence if there are three or more tenants living there and: They form more than one household, with or without shared facilities (bathroom and kitchen) They form more than one fully self-contained household, but do not meet the 1991 Building Regulations and where less than two-thirds of the self-contained flats are owner occupied. The planning application will likely be debated at a future planning committee meeting at Ruthin 's County Hall HQ. Public notices in your area
North Wales Live
a day ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Landlord wants permission for six-bedroom bedsit in Rhyl
A landlord has applied for planning permission for a house of multiple occupation (HMO) in Rhyl. Majid Khan, of London-based Genics Investment, has applied to Denbighshire County Council's planning department, seeking permission for a change of use of 15 Chester Street from a dwelling to six-bedroom HMO. According to the application, the HMO is already in use but is not registered with Denbighshire County Council. The applicant says the building has been in continuous use as a HMO for more than ten years. The applicant has supplied a list of tenancy agreements, housing benefit details, and a statement from the previous landlord as 'evidence' of the above. A planning statement issued on behalf of Mr Khan reads: 'The property was purchased in 1996 for a HMO use, and the previous landlord did submit a planning application in (the) late 90s (or) early 2000s, but this was not registered formally on the council's records. Before the new directives came in 2014, a HMO Licence was not required. A HMO licence was granted and expired in 2020.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox. HMOs are carefully regulated by some councils, especially in seaside towns, which may have a greater number of large empty properties. Rhyl councillor Brian Jones said he believed the town already had enough HMOs. 'In my opinion, Rhyl has more than enough HMOs,' he said. 'When Rhyl is compared to other towns in Denbighshire, Rhyl has by far the highest number. We have enough of them. We certainly don't need any more.' Denbighshire defines a HMO as a property rented to 'at least three people who are not from the same household, such as a family'. A HMO property in Denbigh, Llangollen, Prestatyn and Rhyl must have a licence if there are three or more tenants living there and: They form more than one household, with or without shared facilities (bathroom and kitchen) They form more than one fully self-contained household, but do not meet the 1991 Building Regulations and where less than two-thirds of the self-contained flats are owner occupied. The planning application will likely be debated at a future planning committee meeting at Ruthin 's County Hall HQ. Public notices in your area
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
SC stays contempt plea against Noida CEO in 2011 housing case
Noida: The Supreme Court has stayed contempt proceedings against Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M for alleged non-compliance with an Allahabad HC order over the sanction of building plans for developing a group housing society on a plot in Sector 45 in a decade-old case. The court has directed the CEO and the petitioners to explore an amicable solution. The contempt petition, filed against the CEO in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court in April, stated that despite a high court order, dated Nov 22, 2024, directing the Authority to reconsider the building plan application submitted by the petitioners under the Building Regulations, 2010, the map was rejected on technical grounds on Dec 24 that year. The case dates to 2011, when petitioner Kapil Misra and another person, received a plot at Sadarpur in Sector 45 through an exchange deed. According to the petitioners, the state govt initiated the process to acquire their 10,870 sqm plot at Rohillapur village in Sector 132 in 2006 for development. The acquisition process was quashed in 2009 after the two had challenged it in court. The petitioners had again approached the court as Noida Authority did not return their plot. Subsequently, Noida Authority allotted them a plot in Sadarpur in 2011 following the court's direction. In April 2021, the petitioners sought permission to develop group housing on the Sector 45 land. However, the Authority did not give approval. Misra filed a writ petition in 2022, and the Allahabad HC directed the Authority to decide on his application within 45 days. When this order was not followed, Misra filed a contempt petition. In response, the Authority rejected their application in Sept 2023, citing non-compliance with the Building Regulations that require a lease deed for such approvals. A revision petition filed with the state govt was dismissed last April. The petitioners maintained that an exchange deed constituted a valid transfer document under the law, granting them full property rights, including construction. They claimed the Authority's interpretation of the regulations was overly restrictive and violated their constitutional rights under Article 300A. In rejecting Kapil Misra's building plan application, the Noida Authority cited three main reasons. First, the land was originally acquired by Noida Authority and was allotted for specific purposes as per the lease deed; building plans could only be approved under the 2010 Building by-laws if all required documents were submitted. Second, building permission was granted only after a lease deed was executed, confirming the applicant is an authorised allottee. Third, Misra submitted a deed of exchange instead of a lease deed, which was not a valid document under the 2010 regulations, rendering his application incomplete and ineligible for approval. The high court found these reasons insufficient. On Nov 22, 2024, justice Alok Mathur of the Allahabad HC's Lucknow bench held that the exchange deed was a valid transfer under the Transfer of Property Act and the UP Industrial Area Development Act, 1976. "We find no reason for the Authority not to consider the petitioners' application for building plan sanction. The reasons for rejection are clearly illegal and arbitrary," the court observed. It ordered the Authority to pass a fresh decision within four weeks of receiving the certified copy of the order. On Dec 24 last year, Noida Authority once again rejected the building plan application, citing technical grounds. This prompted Misra to file a contempt application against the CEO in April 2025. On May 28, the SC bench observed the matter warranted "an amicable resolution" and granted two months for discussions. The Supreme Court stayed further contempt proceedings and listed the matter for hearing on July 29.
The Star
26-05-2025
- General
- The Star
More than just a view in Singapore and London
PETALING JAYA: The height of balcony railings in Singapore is governed under the republic's Building and Construction Authority (BCA). In general, the minimum height for balcony railings is 1.2m, which is measured from the finished floor level, but other specifications may be required for rooftops or common areas. If glass railings are used, tempered glass or laminated tempered glass not less than 12mm thick is required. ALSO READ: Safer high-rises for kids It is also stated that the size of openings or voids in railings should not be more than 100mm and safety barriers should not allow climbing, meaning horizontal railings are barred. The window grilles for Housing and Developmental Board (HBD) flats must follow specific guidelines and regulations to ensure safety and also maintain the building's aesthetics. It must be installed by a contractor approved by the BCA listed with the respective HDB. Grilles must also be made of durable, corrosion-resistant materials and should not obstruct window openings or protrude more than 50mm from the external wall. In London, balcony railings must meet specific safety requirements outlined in the UK's Building Regulations. The railings need to be at least 1,100mm in height and have no gaps wider than 100mm to prevent falls, mainly for children. It should also be designed to prevent climbing. For window grilles in the United Kingdom, there is no mandate for flats or houses. The installation, however, should consider emergency escape routes from inside without any hindrance. Besides that, the grilles should be able to be opened easily without the use of keys.
