In St Paul's Cray, Orpington, residents are alarmed by the proliferation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), triggering a petition with over 200 signatures aimed at Bromley Council. The petition calls for a moratorium on new HMOs, citing deteriorating community conditions, rising crime, fly-tipping, and inadequate parking as consequences of the increasing shared households. Residents seek a more robust consultation process for HMO applications, improved enforcement against antisocial behavior, and better waste management to counteract the negative impacts of HMOs in their area, which they believe is undermining their community well-being.
Hundreds of Orpington neighbours have demanded action over the number of new HMOs claiming that they have decimated their community.
The petition asked for a stricter consultation process so all residents are informed of plans for a new HMO.
Worsening crime and fly-tipping, as well as a lack of parking are the results of the rise in shared households.
The council has been urged to remove all existing HMOs in the neighbourhood.
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