Eastbourne Council Rejects 8-Bedroom HMO Conversion Proposal Published: April 7, 2025 By: Sam Pole, Reporter Eastbourne Borough Council has turned down a plan to change a home at 7 Redoubt Road into an eight-bedroom HMO. Planning officers checked the plan closely. They found many issues. Noise, low room quality, and effects on the local area were all problems. Proposal Details The plan aimed to change the...
Concerns Arise Over New House Shares in Guildford Introduction As housing needs shift, residents of Guildford worry about more HMOs in their area. The council recently changed several family homes on Applegarth Avenue into HMOs. This decision spurs fears that the street will change and bonds between neighbors will weaken. The Impact of HMOs on Community Life On 17 July 2024, the council approved four new...
The Impact of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) on Greater Manchester's Communities The housing market in Greater Manchester is shifting. Houses in multiple occupation now dot the area. Many shared homes appear close together. Local people worry about rapid change. They even weigh selling their properties. This article looks at the state of HMOs, shows their pros and cons, and reports the calls for more...
Gravesend Council Acts on Unlicensed HMOs: Fines Total £27,500 Gravesham Borough Council has fined two unlicensed HMOs in Gravesend. The council aims to protect local people and enforce housing rules. The fines add up to £27,500. This step shows the council's duty to make sure landlords follow the licensing rules for HMOs. Details of the Fines A landlord on Granville Road owns an unlicensed HMO. The...
Houses of Multiple Occupation: A Growing Concern in Greater Manchester Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) spread across Greater Manchester and stir worry. Residents and officials voice their concerns. HMOs give a cheaper way to live as rents soar. They change areas made up of family homes. The Rise of HMOs Recent years show a sharp rise in HMOs in Greater Manchester. In Bolton, numbers grew from about...
Landlord Fined for Illegally Converting Bungalow into 15-Room HMO in Egham Egham, Surrey – A landlord has been fined £12,000. He changed a three-bedroom bungalow into a 15-room House in Multiple Occupation in Egham, Surrey. Staines Magistrates' Court issued the fine after Runnymede Borough Council brought the case. The Conversion and Its Consequences Meenu Jetwani, 53, also known as Mona, pleaded guilty...
Gravesend Landlords Face Heavy Fines for Unlicensed HMOs Gravesham Borough Council acted and fined two landlords. Both work with Houses in Multiple Occupation that do not hold a licence in Gravesend. The fines bring the total to £27,500. This move shows the council works hard to keep rental homes safe. Fines Detailed A fine of £10,000 went to the landlord on Granville Road. A managing agent on Parrock...
Homeless People Could Be Moved from Edinburgh in Plan to Licence Temporary Accommodations Edinburgh Council plans to move homeless people from rooms that lack proper licences before the end of the month. Demand has grown since Covid, and the city's plan now meets legal and safety checks. Background on Temporary Accommodation Needs Since Covid arrived, Edinburgh has seen more homelessness. The Council...
Birmingham City Council Rejects New HMO Proposal Over Community Concerns Introduction Birmingham City Council has turned down a plan to change a Pershore Road property in Selly Park into a seven-bedroom HMO. The council shared that they fear the new use will upset the current balance in the area. Local views played a strong role in this decision. This article explains what happened and what it might mean...
Refusal of 8-Bedroom HMO Proposal in Eastbourne: A Closer Look Eastbourne Borough Council has turned down a plan to change a home into an eight-bedroom HMO. The plan also included a one-bedroom flat. The council looked closely at 7 Redoubt Road. Local investors and residents spoke up. Their words and worries grew loud. Details of the Proposal The plan would shift a family home into an eight-bedroom HMO. It...
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