6-bed HMO conversion at 6 Victoria Road East, Hebburn

The proposed HMO conversion

Change of use from a dwelling to a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation.

“Proposal: Change of use from C3 Dwelling to C4 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).”

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A site visit before the meeting

A site visit was carried out beforehand to view the site and consider the objections raised.

“A site visit was conducted on the 6 th March 2026. The site visit was carried out with the prior approval of the Chair. The need for the site visit in advance was to view the site and consider the objections to the proposals.”

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A councillor's objection

A councillor objected on behalf of concerned residents, citing antisocial behaviour, oversaturation and an unsuitable main road location.

Members' discussion

Members noted the road allowed no parking at any time and that the police had also raised concerns about the application.

“A member noted that the road was a main highway with single lane traffic in each direction and was the main road between Jarrow/Hebburn and Gateshead which meant no parking could occur at any time of day outside the property.”

“A member noted the ASB concerns from the town centre just round the corner from the property. Members also noted the comments raised by Northumbria Police in the report that raised concerns.”

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The vote

The application was proposed for refusal and the committee voted unanimously to reject it.

“It was proposed by Cllr McHugh and seconded by Cllr Ford that the application be refused. A vote was carried out with members voting unanimously to refuse planning permission for the following reason:”

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The reasons for refusal

Refusal was based on cumulative harm to the area's character and amenity, and an unacceptable impact on parking and highway safety.

“The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation would, as a result of the cumulative effects of such uses in the area, adversely impact on the character of the area and upon the amenity of existing occupiers, and have an unacceptable impact on parking and highway safety in the area, contrary to Policy DM1 of the South Tyneside Local Development Framework, Policy 16 of the South Tyneside Publication draft Local Plan and…”

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