Article 4 Direction regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation
Hillingdon Council is considering a borough-wide Article 4 Direction to require planning permission for new Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Hillingdon Council is considering a borough-wide Article 4 Direction to manage the growth of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), which would require planning permission for converting dwelling houses into small HMOs. The council met on 27 November 2025 to discuss this proposed direction, which would apply across the entire borough.
This proposed borough-wide direction would expand the policy from an existing Article 4 Direction, which is limited to the former Brunel and Uxbridge South wards. If approved, the existing direction will be cancelled, according to a December 2025 story. No further meetings or decisions are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council met on 27 November 2025 to discuss a proposed borough-wide Article 4 Direction for HMOs. Source
- The proposed direction would require planning permission for converting dwelling houses into small HMOs. Source
- The proposed direction would apply borough-wide, replacing an existing one in specific wards. Source
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