Planning Permission for Supported Accommodation: Which Use Class Applies?
Does supported accommodation need planning permission? See how use classes C3(b), C4, C2 and sui generis apply, what counts as care, and Article 4 directions.
Fire Safety in Supported Accommodation: The Assessment, the Evacuation Plan and Who Is Responsible
Fire safety in supported accommodation: the premises and person-centred risk assessments, the evacuation plan, and how duties split between owner and provider.
Council Tax and Utility Bills in Supported Accommodation: Who Pays What
Since December 2023 an HMO counts as one dwelling for council tax and the owner pays. What that means for landlords, providers, utilities and disregards.
HMO Requirements for Supported Accommodation: The Standards a Property Must Meet
Room sizes, licensing thresholds, certificates and fire standards: what a property must actually meet before it can be used as supported accommodation.
Leasing a Property to a Supported Housing Provider: What Landlords Take On
The government’s June 2026 response to the supported housing consultation settles a question landlords have been asking since the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 was passed: who will hold the new supported housing licence. The answer is the person managing or in control of the accommodation. Where a provider runs the property day to […]
What Is Supported Accommodation? A Guide for Councils and Referral Partners
Supported accommodation combines a safe home with real support. Here’s what it is, who it’s for, how it’s funded, and the standards councils and partners should expect.