HMO conversion at 36 Bellevue Avenue, Londonderry

What was proposed

The application sought to change a single-family dwelling into a house in multiple occupation.

“PROPOSAL: Change of Use from a single family dwelling to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling in a predominantly residential area, with nearby shops, takeaways, cafés and other businesses.

“Site and Surrounding Area The application site is located at 36 Bellevue Avenue, a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling that fronts directly onto the street. The dwelling is finished in predominantly red brick with a white rendered front projection on the first and second floor front elevations. There is a small yard to the rear with timber decking. There is on street parking along Bellevue Avenue and the surrounding area.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no relevant planning history at the application property.

“Planning History No relevant Planning History at the application property…”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approving the application, and it was presented to committee because more than five separate individual objections had been received.

“RECOMMENDATION: Approve REASON FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMITTEE: More than five separate individual objections.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Senior Planning Officer presented the application and outlined its background.

The committee vote

Councillor Logue proposed approval, Councillor Reilly seconded it, and the vote was unanimous.

“Councillor Logue Proposed, Seconded by Councillor Reilly to support the recommendation to approve planning permission, subject to conditions as outlined within the report. The outcome of the vote was unanimous in support of the above proposal. The Committee Resolved to support the recommendation to approve application LA11/2025/0067, subject to conditions as outlined within the report.”

Minutes