Havering moves to clamp down on HMOs as suspected unlicensed properties grow.
Havering Council is moving to tighten planning controls on Houses in Multiple Occupation across the borough after council figures revealed
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Havering Cracks Down on HMOs: Council Wants New Rules Across the Borough.
Havering Council is asking residents, businesses and interested parties for their views on plans to introduce borough-wide planning controls for new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The Council is consulting on a proposed Article 4…
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Illegal HMOs in Romford Shut Down After Council Enforcement Victory.
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.
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The Hidden HMO Crisis Exploiting Havering Residents.
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 Put Motion Forward To Explore Extending Planning Protections Borough Wide To Stop Illegal HMOs.
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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Are HMOs A Growing Problem Across Havering?
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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