Crowded houses in Argyll and Bute are set to come under more scrutiny as a result of guidelines being given by council chiefs.
Conditions for houses under multiple occupancy (HMO) were due to be considered by the council’s planning, protective services and licensing committee.
Ms Milne said: “There is ongoing demand for shared accommodation, including HMOs, across Argyll and Bute. This has been increasing in recent times with the highest demand for shared flats and houses.
“Even where the levels are not particularly high in relation to the number of households within a settlement, a cluster of HMOs within a street may cause amenity issues dependent on the circumstances. This increase is liable to continue into the future.
“It is therefore useful to provide non-statutory planning guidance to help with the determination of planning applications for HMOs. This will provide clarity and certainty on what issues will be considered when assessing planning applications for HMOs.
The guidance also said: “Argyll and Bute Council is committed to ensuring that a balance is maintained across the housing system and within different tenures.