Plans to Change Old Premier Inn into 46-Bed HMO in Kent Introduction We plan to change an old hotel. The former Premier Inn on Singlewell Road in Gravesend, Kent will become a house of multiple occupation with 46 bedrooms. Alder Design & Build run the project. They stress that this is not a run-down building plan. They want to give good homes to people in need. Background and Context The building was...
Concerns Raised Over Rising House Shares in Guildford Transformation of Applegarth Avenue into HMOs Guildford Borough Council approved four requests for houses in multiple occupation on Applegarth Avenue, a street near the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The council’s decision converts family homes into properties that serve several tenants. Residents worry as they see their community change before their...
Council Investigation Launched Amid Takeaway Voucher ‘Bribery’ Claims Brighton and Hove City Council starts an investigation. They check claims that a property developer gave residents takeaway vouchers in return for praise on a planning application. The plan comes from WSE Property Services Ltd. John and Holly Wright own the company. They want to change a family home on 47 Eastbrook Road into a house...
Proposal for 10-Bed House of Multiple Occupation in Stretford Transformation of a Semi-Detached Home Aamer Shah owns a modest two-bed semi-detached home on Barton Road. He comes from Blackburn in Lancashire and now submits an application to Trafford Council. He plans to change the two-bedroom house into a shared home with 10 beds. Investors and residents now need low-cost rent. The plan meets this need by...
Historic Sheffield House to be Converted into Flats A 19th‐century house in Sheffield gets a plan for change. The building may become more than 20 flats. It sits on Burngreave Road and has served as an HMO for ten years with almost 40 rooms. The Proposal for Flats A planning document for Sheffield City Council shows a plan to turn the HMO into 23 flats. Each flat spans 20 to 40 square metres. The plan...
Urgent Action in Edinburgh to Move Homeless from Unlawful Accommodation Edinburgh City Council Sets Deadline for Transition to Licensed Housing Edinburgh City Council has set a firm date. The council will move many homeless people from unapproved hotels and B&Bs. Over 700 households now live in 28 properties that lack the proper HMO license. The goal is to finish this change by November 2024 so that...
Charming 'Chocolate Box Cottage' Beckons Buyers in East Devon Date: January 19, 2025 In East Devon, a property catches the eye of buyers who want a slice of countryside charm. Willow Tree Cottage stands as a Grade II listed thatched cottage and is now for sale at £895,000. History and modern comforts mix in this home. A Beautifully Extended Home In an area known for its natural beauty, Willow Tree Cottage...
Community Unites Against HMO Proposal in Erdington Birmingham City Council denied a planning application. The plan was to change a three-bedroom family home into a five-bedroom HMO on Mason Road in Erdington. Nearly 400 residents signed a petition. About 50 community members protested. They voiced worries about HMO effects on the area. Background of the Application The proposal wanted to add two bedrooms...
Gravesend Council Cracks Down on Unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation Gravesham Borough Council acted to improve housing quality. They fined two landlords in Gravesend, Kent, for running unlicensed HMOs. The fines add up to £27,500. The council wants to keep the rental market fair and homes safe for tenants. Details of the Fines The housing team checked the properties and found missing licenses. One...
Understanding Unlicensed HMOs: What It Means for Tenants and Landlords Introduction Property rental is changing fast. Many people now share a home with others they do not know. A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is one home where three or more people from separate families live together. New rules in Birmingham cover these homes. Tenants and landlords now face many questions on licensing, legal duties,...
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