4-person house in multiple occupation at 47 Dee View Road, Deeside, Connah's Quay

Summary of planning committee decision

Deferred by Flintshire Planning Committee on 17 Dec 2025.

FUL/000580/25Deferred

What was proposed

The application proposed changing and refurbishing a three-bedroom dwelling to create a four-bedroom, four-person HMO, with limited external alterations.

“7.08 7.09 Proposed Development It is proposed that the internal layout be adapted to accommodate the following: Ground Floor: I No bedroom with ensuite, lounge, kitchen diner and WC First Floor: No bedrooms and bathroom Limited external alterations are proposed principally incorporating the replacement of a window by a patio door in the rear elevation.”

Officer report

The site

The dwelling is on Dee View Road, with pedestrian access to the rear through a shared alleyway serving properties on Church Road.

“5.00SITE HISTORY 5.01None -relevant 6.00PLANNING POLICIES 6.01Flintshire Local Development Plan (LDP) STR2 – The Location of Development STR4 – The Principles of Sustainable Development, Design and Placemaking STR5 – Transport and Accessibility STR13 – Natural and Built Environment, Green Networks, and Infrastructure PC2 – General Requirements for Development PC3 – Design PC5 – Transport and Accessibility HN7 – Houses in Multiple Occupation.”

“Whilst the dwelling has its frontage onto Dee View Road, it also has pedestrian access to the rear from a shared alleyway which also provides pedestrian access to properties on Church Road. The current property comprises: Ground Floor: Lounge, dining room. kitchen, utility and WC First Floor: No bedrooms and bathroom…”

Officer report

Earlier applications and history

The application was amended from a proposed five-bedroom, five-person HMO, and no relevant site history was identified.

“2.00RECOMMENDATION: TO GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:- 2.011.The development hereby approved shall be commenced before the expiration of five years from the date of this permission 2.The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: • AMENDED Application Form • AMENDED Location Plan TDS-25-196-00 • AMENDED Proposed Site Plan TDS-24-19 • AMENDED Proposed Floor Plan & Elevations TDS-25- 196-04 Rev I 3.The HMO…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the HMO was acceptable in a sustainable location, with limited external changes and occupancy comparable to a family dwelling.

“The application proposes to continue the use of a dwelling that is located within a highly sustainable settlement for residential purposes which is acceptable in principle, in accordance with Policies STR2 and PC1, subject to meeting the criteria-based approach set out in Policies PC2 and HN7, in terms of the safeguarding of relevant development management considerations and establishing whether planning harm would arise.”

“CONCLUSION The change of use of the premises from a single 3 -bedroom dwelling to a 4 bedroom/ 4 No person HMO, is considered acceptable in this sustainable location within Connah’s Quay which is defined as a Main Service Centre within the Flintshire Local Development Plan. There are limited external changes to the building proposed and the level of occupancy would it is considered…”

Officer report

What residents said

Seven neighbours objected over the area’s character, limited parking and possible effects on living conditions from anti-social behaviour.

“Natural Resources Wales: No objections Airbus : No aerodrome safeguarding objection 4.00PUBLICITY 4.0151 Neighbour Notification letters were sent to adjoining/nearby properties. 7 letters of objection received, the main points of which can be summarised as follows: 1.Impact on character of locality 2.limited parking availability; and 3.potential detrimental impact on living conditions of existing residents in the locality from anti-social behaviour…”

Officer report

What members considered

Members sought further investigation into the nature of occupation of 43 Dee View Road because of concerns it was being used as an HMO despite previous advice.

“FUL/000580/25 Report (agenda item 6.3) (Link to recording) Connah’s Quay Town Council Full application - Proposed change of use and alterations to existing dwelling to form a 4 Bedroom 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 47 Dee View Road, Connah’s Quay -Deferred to allow for further investigation on the nature of occupation of 43 Dee View Road, given concerns that it is being occupied as an HMO despite previous advice.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Flintshire Planning Committee minutes, 17 December 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Flintshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Flintshire
Date
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Deferred
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

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11 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.

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