City Planners Review Two Proposals for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in York

York City planners review two proposals today. They aim to change homes into HMOs that suit student living. The plans respond to a steady need for more student housing in this old city.

Proposal One: 61 Wycliffe Avenue

The first plan, marked as 25/00041/FUL, will change a three-bedroom semi-detached house at 61 Wycliffe Avenue in the Tang Hall area into an HMO. The house will host four occupants. The design team will adjust the layout to add one extra bedroom.

A design and access statement shows the house has two let bedrooms. One small room stays unused. The plan turns the lounge into a new 12-square-metre bedroom. On the upper floor, an empty room grows to about 7.1 square metres.

The ground floor gets a one-metre wide hall at the front door. This hall extends into the kitchen and takes space from the lounge. The goal is to give students a simple and practical home. The garage will store bins, one car, and space for at least five bikes. The team also will pave the front garden to add a parking space. Two extra spaces come from the driveway and street.

The housing officer noted no big issues. She mentioned that the ground floor living room window must be fixed for fire safety.

Proposal Two: 7 Wellington Street

The second plan targets 7 Wellington Street near Barbican Road. The property is now a four-bedroom student house. Marked as 25/00107/FUL, it asks to change from a single dwelling to a licensed HMO. The plan adds extensions to the back on both the ground and first floors.

The design and access statement shows the extensions match the style of nearby homes. The goal is to improve living conditions without upsetting neighbours.

This plan meets the steady need for student housing. It makes an old home better and fits modern standards.

Impact and Considerations

Both plans mark a key change in York’s housing scene. Student demand grows while house supply stays low. Each project ties house improvements to local needs. Investors will find these proposals interesting since they reflect a trend toward HMOs in busy cities with many students.

When the council looks at these plans, it will check the effects on parking, local roads, and neighbourhood life. Local people and investors should watch these changes. They show how rules evolve for HMOs and hint at future property moves in York.

Summary

York’s planning team looks at two HMO proposals. One plan converts a semi-detached home on Wycliffe Avenue. The other plan adds back extensions to a terraced house on Wellington Street. Both plans aim to meet the rise in student housing demand while keeping safety checks strong. Investors in HMOs will see these plans as a sign of how property work changes in York.

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Sources

• City of York Council Planning Applications York Press
• Housing Standards Compliance Report City of York