Merton Council's Cabinet approved permanent borough-wide HMO planning permission rules. Rules applied to 13 wards from 24 March 2026, joining rest of borough where controls have applied since 2022. Full Council confirmation scheduled 16 September 2026, ahead of statutory deadline 23 September.
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Summarised from the official record linked above; figures are as the source states them. Added 14 September 2026.
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