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Multiple Occupation: Permitted Development Rights

Asked by Neil Duncan-JordanLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 126125

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to facilitate the introduction of Article 4 directions in relation to Houses in Multiple Occupation by local authorities.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Local planning authorities already have powers to limit the proliferation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) through 'Article 4' directions.

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