Planning applications for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Enfield rose by almost 1,500% between 2023 and October 2026. Our investigation suggests the Council may have played a part in driving this dramatic increase. There is increasing concern about the impact of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), both nationally and in Enfield. Residents have raisedContinue reading “Has Enfield Council made the borough a target for HMO developers?”
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Enfield Labour’s manifesto makes promises about HMOs it cannot realistically keep
Houses in Multiple Occupation, or HMOs, are homes where several unrelated people live and share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. They provide cheaper housing and play an important role in Enfield’s housing mix. But they can also bring problems: poor living conditions for tenants, pressure on residential streets, and the steady loss ofContinue reading “Enfield Labour’s manifesto makes promises about HMOs it cannot realistically keep”
