Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Greenwich Council recently refused several Houses in Multiple Occupation applications, while other councils are reviewing their management and considering new applications.
In October 2026, Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee refused four applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation. Separately, Ealing Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the management of Houses in Multiple Occupation in October 2026.
Houses in Multiple Occupation applications were also on the agenda for Enfield Council's Lower Edmonton Ward Forum in October 2026. Looking ahead, Kingston upon Thames Council's Place Committee is scheduled to discuss the topic in November 2026.
Houses in Multiple Occupation are residential properties occupied by more than one household, often sharing amenities such as a kitchen, bathroom, or toilet.
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