Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Legal cap on how many HMOs can be approved in any area
Open for signatures
74 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe too many house of multiple occupation (HMO) approvals can ruin an area. It can create more mess, parking problems, and potentially attract trouble.
We want the government to think about the long-term problems that could be caused by a lack of legal caps. We think that many areas have gone downhill over the last 10 years — more crime, rubbish dumping, and parking issues. We see these problems as being created by the choices of the government, politicians, and councils who approve these plans without considering the impact on residents and the children who will have to live with the consequences for the rest of their lives.
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
74
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
1 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.