Written question asked by Oliver Dowden (Conservative) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Permitted Development Rights: Multiple Occupation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many local authorities have introduced Article 4 directions to restrict the number of houses in multiple occupation.
- Answer
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Since 1 January 2023, 45 local planning authorities have notified the Secretary of State of ‘Article 4’ Directions removing permitted development rights in relation to Houses in Multiple Occupation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 126626
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Multiple occupation Permitted development rights
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2026-04-21 09:32:56 +0100
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