The Gathering of Evidence in Relation to Small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the Borough

January 12, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...agreed to gather evidence on the number and impact of small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in the borough to inform future decisions on potential planning controls.

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Purpose

For Cabinet to consider whether to make, publicise and consult on an Article 4 Direction to
introduce controls over small HMOs by removing permitted
development rights to change a dwelling into a small
HMO.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday, 12th January, 2026 6.00 pm on January 12, 2026

Supporting Documents

Gathering of Evidence in relation to small HMOs.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date12 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes