Changes in planning controls for HMOs

Follwing a review, the government has decided not to introduce new legislation to restrict concerntrations of HMOs. This is because they provicde valuable rented accommodation. They are reviewing the experience of Northern ireland which has introduced measures in Belfast.

Mercury Planning comment: Sound decision. This nation has a desperate shortage of housing as a result of the restrictions already in force. More restrictions are not going to help.

Posted on Apr 09, 2008