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The Council has taken successful enforcement action against two properties in Bell Avenue and Park Drive, Romford, after the owners converted them into houses of multiple occupation (HMO) without planning permission.
House of Multiple Occupation, or HMO as they are commonly known, is a term that divides opinion. For some, it represents the only affordable way to keep a roof over their head. For others, it is nothing short of a nuisance. But one thing is clear: when HMOs operate illegally, everyone loses — except the rogue landlords cashing in.
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Havering Conservatives will work with Havering Residents Association Councillors to put forward a Havering wide Article 4 Direction. An Article 4 Direction is used by local authorities to restrict permitted development rights.
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As the number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) continues to rise across Havering, concerns are mounting over their long-term impact on neighbourhoods, services, and council resources.
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