Plans Submitted for New 8-Bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury
A team has submitted a plan. This plan shifts a home on Manchester Road in Bury into an eight-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The design targets shared living. It also uses a loft conversion to add space.
Details of the Proposal
The plan changes a two-storey terraced house into an HMO. It gives the ground floor two en-suite bedrooms and a big kitchen, dining, and living room. A total of four en-suite bedrooms will stand on the first floor. The loft will gain two more bedrooms. In this way, eight bedrooms serve the residents. The layout uses close links between the rooms to support a friendly living style where people can share costs.
In the back courtyard, the design puts in room for bench seating, bin storage, and cycle racks. Note that no car parking is planned. This choice rests on the site’s close tie to public transport. The design shows that a busy area with quick bus or train stops fits such homes well.
A statement on the plan said: “House in Multiple Occupation works best in busy areas that stand near busy roads, public transport, bike paths, and shops and leisure spots.” The site’s edge on Manchester Road, a main way into the town center, makes it a good pick for many renters.
Community Reactions
The plan has drawn notice in the community. One person gave a formal protest. The protest said that parking is already a worry because a nearby seven-bed HMO takes up many spots. The person said that the garage is often blocked by cars and worries more residents may add to the strain. The protest also fears that more similar plans may soon follow.
Context of HMO Developments in Bury
The new HMO plan comes at a time when many homes in Bury are changing to suit shared living. Bury Council has approved similar changes before. The council already said yes to houses on Knowsley Street. Many in Bury, especially young people and students, need these kinds of homes. Because of this, many see a good future for HMOs.
Conclusion
The plan for an eight-bed HMO on Manchester Road marks a new step for housing in Bury. It meets the need for shared living and builds on access to public transport. At the same time, careful thought about parking and local character stays a key fact.
Bury Council will decide on this plan in the coming weeks. The result might shape the way Bury builds homes and grows its urban look.
Sources
- Bury Times: “Plans to create 8-bed HMO on Manchester Road, Bury” Bury Times
- Bury Council Planning Portal Bury Council
- UK Government: Guidance on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) GOV.UK
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