Four-bed HMO with extension at 37 Governor Road, Londonderry

“PROPOSAL: Change of use from Dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Erection of two-storey rear extension.”

“All planning application forms, drawings, letters etc. relating to this planning application are available to view on https://planningregister.planningsystemni.gov.uk/simple-search 1. Description of Proposed Development Change of use from Dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Erection of two-storey rear extension. The proposal is for a four bed HMO.”

“The application site is located at No.37 Governor Place, Derry which is located within the development limit of Derry City as identified in Map Two of the Derry Area Plan (DAP) 2011 and is within the Central Area, outside the Commercial Core. Governor Road is identified as an area of protected residential stock on Map 3 of the DAP. The application site comprises a two storey Victorian mid terraced dwelling with pitched roof finished in dash render.”

“The surrounding area comprises a mix of similar house types abutting all boundaries of the application site. Figure 1 – Site Location Plan…”

“Relevant Planning History Planning Reference: A/1991/0457/F Location: Governor Road, Derry, BT48 7PL Description of Development: Replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof and general repairs Decision Date: 03/07/1991 (Permission Granted)”

“Whilst it is acknowledged the proposed extension takes up more floorspace, than the existing extension it is considered sufficient amenity space remains within the rear of the property and the plot can absorb the size of the extension in this instance. It is considered sufficient space remains for bin storage and private amenity space in the form of a small rear yard. Therefore, HOU 10 is satisfied.”

“A car parking requirement of two car parking spaces would be required for a 4 bed HMO (0.6 x 4 = 2.4 rounded to 2) as proposed in this application. This is equivalent to the existing use as a 3 bed terraced house with unassigned parking spaces which requires 2 spaces. As such reduced parking at this location would be appropriate in this instance, if parking was limited.”

“Representations – fifty-two (52) letters of representation have been received from thirty-one (31) separate addresses. Matters raised in the letters of representation have been addressed in section 11 of this report. In summary the concerns raised are that: o the proposed extension would lead to the property functioning as an ‘apartment block’.”

“LA11/2024/0849/F - Change of use from Dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Erection of two-storey rear extension at 37 Governor Road, Londonderry, BT48 7PL. The Senior Planning Officer presented the above application, details of which were previously circulated to Members. An overview of the background to the application was provided and based on material…”

“The HMO hereby approved shall be limited to four bedrooms and there shall be no sub- division of the bedrooms as shown on the approved floorplans on Drawing No.05/01 published to the public planning register on the 31 st July 2026.”

“Subject to the above conditions, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the stamped approved Drawings No 01, 02, 04 published to the public planning register on the 14 th November 2024 & Drawing No.05/01 published on the 31 st July 2026. Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans.”