Houses in Multiple Occupation update
October 14, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) 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
Melton Council's Cabinet noted an update on Houses in Multiple Occupation on 14 October 2026. The Cabinet approved recommendations to note officer work assessing HMO evidence and delegated authority to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Leader, to determine if an Article 4 Direction or other controls are justified. This delegation includes deciding the appropriate geographic area, resource implications, consultation requirements, and implementation arrangements.
Full council record
Purpose
added 25/09/26
Decision
That Cabinet:
1) Noted the update on Houses in Multiple Occupation.
2) Noted that officers are undertaking work to assess the evidence base on the number, location and impacts of HMOs and shared housing across the borough.
3) Delegate authority to the Director for Housing and Communities in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to determine whether the evidence base justifies an Article 4 Direction or other proportionate controls, including the appropriate geographic area, resource implications and consultation requirements; and to determine appropriate arrangements for implementation.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 5.30 pm on October 14, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Expected date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Originally due | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Michelle Rodgers |