Plans submitted for six-bed HMO in St Helens neighbourhood

L&D Property Limited has applied to St Helens Borough Council for a Lawful Development Certificate relating to a house at 255 Marshalls Cross Road, Sutton.

The application seeks confirmation that the proposed changes can be carried out lawfully under permitted development rights.

255 Marshalls Cross Road, where plans have been lodged to convert the home into a six-bedroom HMO (Image: Google Maps)

According to planning documents, the proposal would see the existing home converted from a traditional dwelling into a six-bedroom HMO.

HMOs are properties occupied by several unrelated residents who typically have their own bedroom while sharing facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms.

They are commonly used by young professionals, students and people looking for affordable rental accommodation.

Planning papers submitted to the council describe the proposal as a "conversion from C3 dwelling house to 6 bedroom (6 person) HMO including rear L shaped dormer and internal alterations".

The application states the property's current use is a Class C3 dwelling house, while the proposed use would fall under Class C4, the planning category for small HMOs occupied by between three and six residents.

The applicant says the proposal complies with permitted development regulations and should therefore be considered lawful.

The application was submitted on August 20 by agent Grays Architecture Ltd on behalf of L&D Property Limited.

Residents can view the application on the St Helens Borough Council website.

A decision will be made by the authority in due course.