Four-person HMO at 12 Buchanan Street, Swinton, Manchester

“Planning permission is sought for the change of use from a residential dwelling (class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use class C4) for four people.”

“Ground floor Bedroom 1: 10.9m 2 plus ensuite bathroom Bedroom 2: 10.3m 2 plus ensuite bathroom Kitchen / Dining: 11.8m 2”

“The application relates to a two-storey mid terrace property which sits in a mainly residential area within Swinton. The property has a shared alleyway to the rear which allows access to the rear garden. The property has a small paved front garden and a small garden area to the rear.”

“Consultations Salford Highways officer (DM) Summary – The property is within a residential area of Swinton with good access to public transport, including nearby bus stops on Station Road and Swinton railway station, providing frequent services to surrounding centres.”

“Salford House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Licensing Team (DM) Summary - The property is suitable as a 4-bedroom HMO.”

“PA/2026/0429 the property through the introduction of two additional bedrooms, it is anticipated that this would result in a limited increase in vehicle movements, likely amounting to no more than one or two additional vehicles. This level of increase is not considered to have a noticeable or detrimental impact on highway safety or the operation of the surrounding road network.”

“For these reasons it is not considered that the proposal would have an unacceptable adverse impact upon highway safety in accordance with Policies A6 and A7 of the SLP:DMP. Cycle and Bin Storage Cycle parking provision is proposed within the rear garden in the form of a metal cycle store.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Existing and proposed Floor plans, site plan and Location plan Project 230 Drawing No. PL001 dated 13/03/2026 Existing and proposed elevations Project 230 Drawing No. PL002 dated 13/02/206 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.”

“Notwithstanding the details shown on the drawings hereby approved, details of secure cycle parking shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved cycle parking shall be implemented and made available for its intended use prior to the occupation of the development hereby approved and shall be retained thereafter.”

“Change of use from a dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 4 residents (use class C4). Granted…”