Closed petition Remove Permitted Development rights for HMO property up to 6 unrelated persons.

Apply Article 4 restrictions across all Planning Authorities to require Planning Permission for all size Homes in Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

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We believe that HMOs significantly alter neighbourhoods, rarely for the better. Given how many city Councils now have Article 4 directions in place, we believe the companies developing HMOs are moving to any & all areas where there are currently no restrictions. We believe neighbours have a right to know what is happening in their streets. In many cases there is currently NO consultation process for neighbours.

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  1. HMO planning consent: debate in Parliament

    On 4 November, MPs debated planning consent for houses in multiple occupation (HMO) in Parliament.

    This was a Westminster Hall debate led by Steve Yemm MP. Housing Minister Samantha Dixon MP responded on behalf of the Government.

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    Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to debate a topic of their choice, and receive a response from the Government.

    They are a way to:

    • raise awareness of an issue
    • seek to influence government policy
    • put the views of backbench MPs, political parties, and the Government on record.

    They do not involve a vote on a particular action or decision.

    See our visual explainer on how these debates work.

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