HMOs Overload Chandos Street

Chandos Street in Netherfield is turning into a hotspot for HMOs, sparking complaints over traffic, lost community feel, and urban cramming—many of these smaller HMOs dodge planning rules entirely. Council leader John Clarke admitted the spread in 2025, prompting Councillor Alison Hunt to push for an Article 4 Direction, which would force even small HMOs to get planning permission. The council may roll this out on Chandos, Ashwell, and Beech Avenue as early as early 2027, after public consultation. Hunt, who’s seen firsthand damage from nearby conversions, has championed this for years—ten HMOs already on Chandos alone. Other councils like Nottingham and Broxtowe have already used similar tools to curb density. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/757f2d060de930a1