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Search the Public Notice PortalAN APPLICATION to create an additional bedroom at a house of multiple occupation has been granted.
The plans have been drawn up in relation to the HMO on Wargrave Road, in Newton-le-Willows.
In 2021, proposals to change the of use of the former retail premises at 33 Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows into a five-person HMO were approved by St Helens Council, despite objections from residents.
Concerns had been raised over potential issues including noise, parking and impact upon property value in the area.
However, council planners said the amenity for residents and neighbours is considered to comply with planning policies and granted approval to the HMO.
A new application has been submitted by applicant Mr Marsh to increase the number of bedrooms to six.
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The plans state that permission is sought for "the proposal of an additional bedroom within an existing five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to form a six-bedroom HMO."
Recommending approval, planning officer Louis Hatchett said: "The HMO has existing outdoor amenity space in the form of a yard to the rear.
"It is considered that the existing yard provides sufficient amenity space to accommodate the additional occupancy resulting from the additional bedroom".
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