Petition Establish a cap on Homes of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) in stressed communities
We call on the government to set a firm planning cap - to be adhered to by local authorities - on the level of flatlet and HMO development of a maximum 10 per 1,000 population. We believe this would help ensure that community infrastructure, character and cohesion are not stressed or destroyed.
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The town where I live was a beautiful place. However, after decades of neglect, it has become an almost semi-derelict industrial town. We believe this deterioration has been exacerbated by the Home Office's use of the town to house Migrants and newly Released Offenders from outside the area, accommodating them in HMOs and flat units – in a town where there are precious few job opportunities.
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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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