Class G to HMO?

[Moshe Baron]

Hi all, I have a shop an upper that I want to convert to a 6 bed HMO. The planner told me that under class G you can convert it to two flats, but that is it, not to HMO. I then heard from two other planners whom said you can get the flats under class G, then get the HMO under class L. 

What really is the case here? 

 

 

[Ian Walmsley]

When you say 'the planner' do you mean the local authority?

It is never wise to ask them for advice. 

I am aware of several that have been converted to HMOs from a Class G conversion. 

The problem is that, I feel that it is being read incorrectly. 

I will aim to reply further tomorrow. Apologies.