Spelthorne Borough Council is asking for public feedback on new planning guidance about Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). This gives residents, landlords, developers and other interested people a chance to have their say.
The consultation is open until 25th Feb 2026 at 23:59
To take part in the consultation visit https://spelthorne.inconsult.uk/HMOSPD/consultationHome
If you need a printed copy, please call 01784 451499.
All feedback received during the consultation period will be considered before the guidance is finalised.
The consultation is open from 28 January to 25 February and is about a draft document, called a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), that explains the Council’s approach to homes that are shared by several unrelated people, such as shared houses or bedsits.
If the guidance is approved, it will be used when the Council decides future planning applications for HMOs. It explains what the Council will look at when deciding whether a proposal is acceptable.
HMOs help meet local housing needs, but if there are too many in one area or they are poorly designed, they can cause problems for neighbours. The draft guidance explains how the Council will assess applications, including issues such as:
- preventing too many HMOs in one area
- protecting neighbours from noise and disturbance
- ensuring rooms are a suitable size
- dealing with waste and recycling
- providing adequate parking
- making sure buildings are well designed
Spelthorne Borough Council wants to hear from local residents, businesses and other groups to make sure the guidance is fair, clear and reflects what matters most to the community.
To take part in the consultation visit https://spelthorne.inconsult.uk/HMOSPD/consultationHome
If you need a printed copy, please call 01784 451499.
All feedback received during the consultation period will be considered before the guidance is finalised.
To report an unlicensed HMO, visit www.spelthorne.gov.uk/report