Eight-bedroom HMO at 51 Victoria Crescent, Eccles, Manchester

“Full planning application for the change of use of the existing 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (use class C4) to a House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis) comprising 8 en-suite bedrooms for 8 occupants, including the addition of a rear dormer extension, a new front basement window, and a minor excavation to form a lightwell.”

“Dormer extension The rear dormer window would be a small extension to the roof of the rear outrigger measuring 4 m length, 2.4 m depth and 1 m height. It would be set in from eaves level, set down from roof pitch level and would be constructed from matching tiles.”

“The application site is located at 51 Victoria Crescent, Eccles and contains an existing 6 bedroom HMO (Use Class C4).”

“The site is located within 0.5km from Eccles Town Centre which has bus and Metrolink connections into Salford and Manchester. The site is also walking distance to Clarendon Road Primary School, Ellesmere Park High School and Salford Royal Hospital.”

“Concern that the Highways assessment relied on desktop review only and underestimated real-world demand. • Estimated 8–10 additional vehicles when considering both applications together. • On-site inspection by the Highways officer was considered necessary to understand existing pressures but was not undertaken. • Insufficient off-street provision; risk of obstruction, safety issues, and displacement of parked cars.”

“Lack of sufficient amenity space and cumulative density considered contrary to SPD Policies 5, 8, 9, and 11. Waste & Bin Storage • Increased occupancy expected to worsen existing bin pressures. • Rear bin storage provision considered inadequate to prevent overflow and visual impact Consultation Process • Several residents report receiving no notification, late notification, or incomplete notification. • Requests for extended consultation period and re-issue of letters.”

“[name withheld] 51 Victoria Crescent Eccles Manchester M30 9AN Full planning application for the change of use of the existing 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (use class C4) to a House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis) comprising 8 en- suite bedrooms for 8 occupants, including the addition of a rear dormer extension, a new front basement window, and a minor excavation to form a lightwell.”