9-bedroom HMO at 53 Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester

“Planning permission is sought to change the use of the property from a 9-bedroom Care Home (Use Class C2) to a 9-bedroom (single occupancy) House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis). The application was initially submitted seeking a 10-bedroom HMO, but the applicant has reduced the proposal to the 9-bedroom HMO being considered.”

“No external alterations are proposed to the building.”

“It is a detached building, historically a Public House, located between two rows of terraces on Bury Street, opposite the junction with Rectory Close. The land to the rear of the application site contains the grounds of Radcliffe Close Methodist School and Bealey Community Hospital.”

“The application property has a rear garden area containing a hardstanding area abutting the rear elevation of the property and a grassed area extending to the rear of the application site. The garden and yard area contains 6 mature/ semi-mature Sycamore trees which are positioned along the rear and side boundaries of the site.”

“Relevant Planning History 26103 - Change of use of light industrial premises to care home. Approved, 05/09/1991.”

“HMOs are best located in sustainable areas well served by public transport and close to amenities, services and facilities, which can reduce the demand of parking. In this regard, the application site is in a highly accessible area. It is located approximately 1030 metres, a 12 minute walk, from Radcliffe Metrolink Station. The application site is on the A6053: Bury Street, one of the boroughs principle highways.”

“For all of the above reasons, the Traffic Section has no objections to the proposal, subject to conditions relating to parking, refuse provision and the removal of gates. The proposal is therefore considered to be acceptable from a car parking and highway safety perspective and would be in accordance with Policy HT2/4 of the Bury Unitary Development Plan and SPD11.”

“Statutory/Non-Statutory Consultations Traffic Section - No objections, subject to the conditions securing the proposed car parking…”

“Housing - Public Protection - No objections, subject to the amended layout being implemented.”

“Concentration of HMOs and associated issues • Raises concerns about the number of HMO properties within the town and the impact this is having on streets, residents and local resources. • Asserts approving another HMO would add to challenges already being faced by existing residents; on-street car parking, anti-social behaviour and the character of the area.”

“Parking and Highway Safety • Queries where the cars of up to 10 occupants, would park, and raises concern that there is a lack of parking provision in the locality, particularly when Close Park is in use.”

“Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GB 2. That the Committee Approved with Conditions the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report submitted with an additional condition in relation to an EV charging scheme submitted and approved prior to occupation and subject to all other conditions included: -”

“Bury Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2GB Change of use from care home (Class C2) to 9-bedroom (single occupancy) House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis)”