Article 4 to be introduced in Croydon, South London
Croydon is set to introduce Article 4 to control the supply of HMOs in the area Article 4 is a restriction that means any HMO between 3 and 6 bedrooms must first receive planning permission for its use. Under current nationwide rules, it is permitted development rights to convert a house into an HMO of […]
Article 4 to be Introduced in Wigan
Councillors in Wigan have agreed for Article 4 Direction to be introduced in Wigan The direction will only apply to HMOs created in Swinley and Leigh. A consultation period will run from the end of July for 3 weeks to allow the public to feedback on this move. In total there are 106 known HMOs […]
Article 4 Introduction in Birmingham May Affect the Supply
The Residential Landlord Association (RLA) have warned against the impacts of introducing Article 4 in Birmingham. Birmingham have planning to introduce city wide control of HMOs under Article 4. This means that any HMO of 3 bedrooms or more will require planning approval. The RLA have said that this measure would mean a shortage of […]
