Confirmation of the Borough-wide Article 4 Direction relating to small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
September 24, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Harrow Cabinet confirmed the borough-wide Article 4 Direction relating to small Houses in Multiple Occupation on 24 September 2026. The decision makes permanent the requirement for planning permission for the conversion of a dwelling house to a small HMO. This includes delegating authority to the Chief Planning Officer and Strategic Director of Legal and Governance to carry out all required confirmation procedures.
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Purpose
Cabinet are to consider: the outcomes of the consultation on the immediate Article 4 Direction to remove the permitted development rights to convert a dwelling house to a small house in multiple occupation (3-6 persons) and whether to confirm the direction (i.e. make permanent).
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Thursday 24 September 2026 6.30 pm on September 24, 2026
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Emma Talbot |