PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Require Article 4 direction to be implemented throughout Leicestershire.
Remove permitted development rights so that full planning approval through the Council is required to convert a family home into a HMO.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
9
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000
Background
The loss of family homes to HMOs is unbalancing communities, increasing parking pressures, waste problems, and strain on local services. Requiring planning permission for all HMO conversions would protect family housing stock, support sustainable communities, and ensure decisions are made with proper democratic oversight.