Written question WQ99215
- Asked by
- Natasha AsgharConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure communities are not oversaturated by HMOs?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning (Siân Gwenllian)
The Welsh Government has provided local authorities with extensive licensing and planning powers to manage HMOs in their areas. These powers include provisions which can be used to prevent oversaturation of HMOs, where it can be demonstrated that further growth or concentration would cause problems to local communities.
To assist local authorities the Welsh Government has published guidance on managing HMOs. This guidance highlights good practice in the management and control of HMOs from across the UK and summarises the relevant legislation, with the aim of enabling local authorities to make informed decisions on what is best suited to their area, taking into account local circumstances. This guidance is available on the Welsh Government's website at the following link:
https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2018-09/houses-in-multiple-occupation.pdf