6-occupant HMO conversion at 14 Wynton Avenue, Derby

Converting a house into an HMO

The application sought to change a dwelling house into a house in multiple occupation for up to six occupants.

“(Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation - maximum of six occupants (Use Class C4))”

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Who spoke

Two ward councillors made representations against the application, and the applicant addressed the committee.

Why the committee refused it

Members found the conversion would harm the character of the wider area, affect residents' amenity through increased activity, and add to an area already saturated with HMOs.

“In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the proposed conversion of a family dwelling house to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and the very likely resultant increase in adult residents at this property, would have an unduly adverse impact on the prevailing character of the wider area.”

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