5-person HMO conversion at 88 Albert Road, Jarrow

“Applicants: [name withheld]: Change of use from Class C3 Dwelling to Class C4 HMO – House in Multiple occupation (5 Persons)”

“A Site visit was conducted on the 22 nd May 2026. The site visit was carried out with the prior approval of the Chair. The need for the site visit in advance was to view the site and consider the objections to the proposals.”

“The Planning officer delivered a presentation to the committee outlining the contents of the report. It was also noted that Councillor A. Smith & Barr had lodged objections based on over concentration in the area, residential and local amenity being impacted and highway issues.”

“A Member noted their concern about elderly resident properties close to the application address. They also raised concerns about the layout of the design, noting that 1 bedroom only had a toilet, no shower and the other had an off suite bathroom which could be seen as a risk for conflict between occupants…”

“A Member raised concerns about the layout of the cycle parking and bins. They also noted overall residential and local amenity concerns.”

“The application was proposed to be refused by Cllr Ford and seconded by Cllr Owens- Palmer. A vote was carried unanimously to reject the application for the following reason:”

“The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation would, as a consequence of the increased intensity of residential use that would arise in a location where there are vulnerable elderly residents occupying bungalows on York Street to the south west of the application site, result in an adverse impact on the character of the area and upon the amenity of existing nearby occupiers.”