Plans have been approved for another new house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Hartlepool.

Proposals had been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to carry out the work at 4 Avondale Gardens.

The lawful development certificate application from David Moore at LetSavvy sought to secure confirmation that the specific use of the site as a four-bedroom HMO is lawful under planning regulations.

Each bedroom will have an en-suite bathroom while the kitchen will remain as a shared facility for the occupants although there will be no communal lounge.

4 Avondale Gardens, Hartlepool, has received permission to be transformed into a HMO.

placeholder image — 4 Avondale Gardens, Hartlepool, has received permission to be transformed into a HMO.

A report from council planning officers has confirmed a “certificate of lawful development” has been granted.

This was despite one objection from a neighbouring resident raising concerns such properties have been “a disaster for communities and towns throughout the UK”.

No external changes to the building, which was last used as a three-bedroom house, are earmarked while internal alterations include installing stud walls and fire safety upgrades.