6-bed HMO conversion at 118 Kedleston Road, Derby

Converting a house into an HMO

The application sought to change a dwelling into a six-bedroom, ten-occupant house in multiple occupation, with minor external alterations.

“(Change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to a 6 bedroom (10 Occupant) House of Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) together with minor external alterations)”

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A councillor's objection noted

Officers corrected the report to note an objection from a councillor.

“The Planning Officer presented the application and corrected the report to note Councillor Swan’s objection.”

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Whether parking was grounds for refusal

Officers said the site was on a busy road in a sustainable location with limited opening hours, and parking demand was not sufficient grounds for refusal.

“The Committee was advised that the site is on a busy road in a sustainable location with opening hours limited to daytime and early evening, and that parking demand was not considered sufficient grounds for refusal.”

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Who spoke

The applicant's agent spoke in support, and two local residents objected over existing HMO levels, loss of family housing, parking pressure and community cohesion.

Assessing concentrations of shared houses

Officers clarified their approach to assessing HMO concentrations, including the limits of licensing data and the relationship with Article 4 guidance.

“Officers clarified the approach to assessing HMO concentrations, including the limitations of licensing data and the relationship with Article 4 Guidance.”

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Approved

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

“Planning Committee resolved to grant planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, subject to the conditions…”

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