Havering Council is consulting on a proposed Article 4 Direction to require planning permission for all new HMOs borough-wide. The consultation runs eight weeks from 21 August 2026 to 16 October 2026. If confirmed, the Direction would withdraw permitted development rights and allow the Council to consider HMO applications against planning policy.
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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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