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HMO Parking Stress Survey

Last updated October 29, 2026.

Local validation checklist code A16

  1. When you'll need to provide this
  2. What you'll need to include
  3. Why we need it

When you'll need to provide this

You must include this if you're submitting your planning application to Maidstone Borough Council.

For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council

If the proposal is a full planning application for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) either through conversion or new build.

Typical proposals

The hmo parking stress survey planning application requirement is typically needed when you're proposing to do any of the following:

New house; Converting a building into homes; HMO

What you'll need to provide

What you'll need to include in your application

For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council

Where an HMO proposal does not provide one off street parking for each new HMO bedroom, the application shall include a local parking stress survey. The parking stress survey shall include all roads within 200 metres walking distance of the application site with the survey following the separate published guidance on undertaking a survey.

Why we need you to provide this

Why we need you to include this in your application.

For applications submitted to Maidstone Borough Council

To consider the potential on street parking impact of HMO proposals, as set out in the Maidstone HMO Supplementary Planning Document (adopted July 2025).