Stuntman Jonny Stockwell Took On The Council To Overcome Planning Objections & Continue Expanding
In this episode, I'm joined by a good friend of mine, one of my longstanding mentees, and a previous guest on the podcast: Jonny Stockwell of Crockwell Properties.We're going to discuss some of the issues he's had to face and overcome, specifically regarding planning permission and the Article 4 direction in the areas where he invests. Our conversation will cover:The frustrations and challenges faced by HMO investors due to unclear regulations and inconsistent enforcement in Article 4 areas.The need for caution when making planning requests.The importance of educating yourself and all parties involved in the processHow the Article 4 regulations have impacted Jonny’s investment strategy.The significance of hiring a planning consultant with expertise in HMOs and local regulations.Why Jonny continues to invest in Article 4 areas despite the difficulties.If you're either applying for a change of use yourself or considering making changes to a property within an Article 4 direction, this episode is one you definitely don't want to miss.-Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you find this episode useful.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo for daily HMO tips and advice! If you want to join my 1-2-1 mentoring program, you can enquire here. New to HMOs? Join The HMO Roadmap - an exclusive community and online learning platform for HMO property investors. As a member, you’ll get access to online training, group coaching, a deal stacker tool, case studies, contract templates and more resources to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business.