Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 61178

Multiple Occupation

Tabled: 19 June 2025
Answered: 30 June 2025

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of Houses in Multiple Occupation on local communities.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can play an important part in the housing market, providing relatively low-cost accommodation for rent. Local planning authorities already have powers to limit the proliferation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) ...

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