Houses in Multiple Occupancy
Due to the high concentration of houses in multiple occupation in Southampton, in 2007 Whitehead proposed changing planning regulations which would mean a landlord would be required to apply for planning permission if they wanted to convert a family home into an HMO housing more than 4 people.. The proposal is being considered as part of the government's current review of the private housing sector, which will report in October 2008.
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