12-person professional HMO at 11 Annesley Road, Hucknall

What was proposed

The application sought a 12-person HMO from a former care home, with a single-storey rear extension and rear dormer window.

“The Application This is an application for the change of use from existing C2 care home to a 12- person sui generis house in multiple occupation (HMO), together with a single storey rear extension at ground floor level and a dormer window in the rear roof slope.”

“The single storey rear extension will infill a section to the rear elevation, running 4.419m in width protruding 3m from the existing rear elevation. A flat roof is proposed with an overall height of approximately 4.1m.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission, finding the proposal an efficient reuse that would not harm heritage, visual or residential amenity, or highway safety.

“Overall, it is considered that the proposal is appropriate and will not have a detrimental impact on local heritage, visual and residential amenity or highway safety. The proposed HMO meets or exceeds the minimum space standards, ensuring an acceptable standard of amenity for future occupants.”

“In the planning balance it is considered that the proposal represents an efficient reuse of the existing building and complies with relevant standards and transport considerations. Therefore, it is recommended that the application is granted consent subject to the following conditions.”

Officer report

The main planning issues

The report identified heritage and appearance, residential amenity, parking and highway safety, ecology, contamination and other matters as the main issues.

“The main issues to consider in the determination of this application are:”

“Visual Amenity and Heritage • Residential Amenity • Parking and Highway Safety • Ecology • Contaminated Land • Other…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Police raised no objection, while environmental, ecology and contamination matters were addressed through requested information, advice or conditions.

“The Developer is strongly advised to ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to identify and manage any potential land contamination in accordance with current legislation, relevant environmental guidance, and recognised best practice.”

“Nottinghamshire Police: No objection. However, it is requested that the Secured by Design standard is achieved and formally accredited.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s representative and the councillor who called in the application addressed the committee, followed by an opportunity for member questions.

The committee’s decision

The minutes record a motion and seconding for conditional consent, with Saturday construction hours changed to start at 9.00am.

“It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted, as per the officer’s recommendation contained in the report subject to Condition 8 being amended to reflect a start time of 9.00am for construction working hours on a Saturday:”

“Condition 8: No construction works associated with the development shall take place outside of the hours of 07:30-18:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00-13:00 on Saturdays. No construction works shall take place on Sundays or Bank Holidays.”

Minutes