New plans to convert offices into HMO in St Helens

A planning application to change the use of offices to a four-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) is pending a decision.

The proposal relates to the property located at 69A Park Road, Fingerpost, St Helens.

Currently awaiting a decision, the application marked as reference P/2025/0662/FUL has been put forward by Ian Pitts Property Group.

Under the proposal, the site would transition from its current use as an office (Use Class E) to an HMO (Use Class C4).

This potential change of use involves a site offering 107.20 square metres of space, with details published in the plans explaining the specific conversion intentions.

Richard Gallagher of RJG Architecture LTD is representing the applicant.

In their application, the developers outlined that the development is subject to a "de minimis exemption," focusing on developments that don't impact priority habitats, thus negating the need for biodiversity net gain contributions.

The documents also clarify that foul sewage will continue to be disposed of via the site's existing mains sewer system, with no anticipated requirement for disposing of trade effluents or waste.

As per the proposed changes, the dwelling will be a market housing type, marking a net gain of one residential unit from the current count of zero.

The previous use of the site as offices will end, marking a decrease in non-residential floorspace.

A decision on whether the plans have been approved is set to be revealed at a later date.