House in multiple occupation at T/A Ceasars, Codnor, Ripley

A ward councillor's objection

A ward councillor raised fire risk through the kitchen entrance, privacy and drainage problems, and said the property was too small for eight occupants.

“Councillor Chris Emmas-Williams (ward councillor) raised a number of concerns about the application including the main entrance through the kitchen being a fire risk, the proximity of the bedrooms and how this would impact the occupant’s privacy and that there had been a history of poor drainage at the property.”

“It was also noted that if there were 8 occupants living in the property this would increase noise and movement which would reduce the quality of life for neighbours. Concerns were also raised about the lack of pavement access from the parking spaces allocated on Hilcrest Drive. In conclusion, Councillor Emmas-Williams stated that the accommodation was too small to house 8 occupants.”

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A county councillor's objection

A county councillor speaking for residents raised noise, anti-social behaviour, proximity to schools, and a lack of public notification of the application.

“Councillor Darran Furness (Derbyshire County Councillor) stated that he was speaking on behalf of a number of residents who had objected to the application. Councillor Furness raised concerns regarding its proximity to schools, increased noise and anti-social behaviour. It was also noted that a house of multiple occupation with short term renters would reduce community cohesion.”

“Councillor Furness believed that there had been lack of public notification and transparency for the application. He stated that the application was only published online and not at the site itself and therefore, noted that this had led to suspicion as to who the occupants of the house of multiple occupation could be.”

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A neighbour's objection

A neighbouring resident raised noise, drainage, sewage and fire safety concerns, and said the property was too small to house eight people.

“[the objector] (objector) lived next door to the application and stated that if there were 8 occupants in the property it would create noise and exacerbate drainage and sewage issues. She also raised health and safety concerns as all of the lofts were open across the terrace. She provided the committee with an example that there was once a fire next door and that smoke ended up in her home.”

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The applicant's response

The applicant said the property would have one kitchen and two shower rooms, tenants would be vetted, and acoustic insulation would be installed.

Vote and decision

The motion to approve the application, subject to conditions in the officer's report appendix, was carried.

“Debate Councillor Hamilton proposed the following motion, which was seconded by Councillor Sherman: That the application be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the officer’s report. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was therefore: RESOLVED: That the application be approved, subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the officer’s report.”

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