How to identify HMO Planning Applications with the Search function

In This Tutorial:

• Overview of Planning Application analysis;

• Filtering for specific Local Planning Authorities (LPAs);

• Drilling down to HMO-specific data;

• Using BOOM! to gain insights into planning trends.

Summary:

This tutorial showcases BOOM!’s powerful Planning tools to search, filter, and analyse planning applications related to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Learn how to target specific Local Planning Authorities (LPAs), refine results by size and status, and uncover critical insights to inform your pipeline strategies. This guide focuses on HMOs within Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham, offering a clear pathway to understanding planning trends over the past four years.

Unlocking HMO Planning Data with BOOM!

Step 1: Targeting Specific LPAs

1. In BOOM!’s Data Studio, navigate to Planning (fifth panel on the left toolbar);

2. Activate the LPA Layer to view neighbouring Local Planning Authorities;

   1. For this example, focus on Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham;

3. Select these LPAs under Areas and Authorities, filtering to Greater London.

Step 2: Applying Filters

1. Refine results based on:

• Date Range: From January 1, 2020, to January 2, 2025;

• Categories: Exclude trees, heritage, telecoms, amendments, advertising, and others;

• Size: Focus on small and medium-sized applications;

• Status: Include only Permitted and Permitted with Conditions.

2. Apply the filters to retrieve relevant planning applications.

Step 3: Searching for HMOs

• Enter “HMO” into the Search Applications bar;

• BOOM! highlights all approved HMO planning applications within the selected LPAs, offering a detailed view of development trends.

Step 4: Gaining Deeper Insights

• Interact with planning applications to access details such as:

• Size and scale of projects;

• Approval status and conditions;

• Historical trends within targeted LPAs;

• Use this information to identify potential opportunities or gaps in the planning pipeline.

Why Analyse HMO Planning Applications?

Understanding HMO planning trends is essential for developers, investors, and planners. BOOM! empowers users to:

• Focus on specific geographic and regulatory contexts;

• Identify trends and opportunities within a competitive market;

• Streamline decision-making by providing actionable insights.

Start optimising your planning strategies today! Watch the full video tutorial to see how BOOM! can transform your approach to HMO planning analysis.