Policy information sourced from Hackney Local Plan 2033

LP22 Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Proposals for new HMOs will be supported if they:

  1. Do not result in the loss of existing housing suitable for family occupation;
  2. Are well served by local shops and facilities; and are accessible by public transport;
  3. Will not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers;
  4. Can demonstrate that proposed rent levels would be suitable for people with low incomes;
  5. Provide rooms and communal spaces of a high quality and of adequate size and the development provides a good standard of accommodation in accordance with Council requirements in terms of space standards, management requirements, facilities, refuse arrangements, daylight and sunlight, aspect and amenity space (the Council’s “Guidance for Houses and Flats in Multiple Occupation” should be used as a benchmark).

Evidence of management arrangements and details of proposed length of tenancy agreements should be provided where the proposal would consist of non self-contained rooms for 7 (or more) occupants.

Loss of any good quality HMO properties will be resisted unless adequate replacement facilities are provided or it can be demonstrated that the existing facility is no longer required.

For more information please see the Hackney Local Plan 2033