On one hand, supporters argue that owners are providing a welcome solution for people who may otherwise struggle to obtain a suitable home.
On the other, however, neighbours list a range of objections such as parking issues and a reduction in the values of their own properties.
Here we look back at a number of HMO applications decided by Hartlepool Borough Council and Hartlepool Development Corporation over the last five years.
As the list indicates, not every bid is automatically approved.
We will update this article when future HMO applications are decided.
13. 147 Stockton Road
147 Stockton Road, Hartlepool, was given permission to be transformed into a seven-bedroomed HMO in October 2023. Photo: Frank Reid
14. 77 Stockton Road
Plans for a six-bedroom HMO at 77 Stockton Road, Hartlepool, were approved by Hartlepool Borough Council in May 2025. Photo: Other 3rd Party
15. 36 Victoria Road
Plans to transform the upper floors of 36 Victoria Road, in Hartlepool, into a HMO were approved in October 2023. Photo: Other 3rd Party
16. 28 Westbourne Road
The former NALGO Social Club, at 28 Westbourne Road, Hartlepool, received permission to become a 12-bedroomed HMO in March 2025. Photo: Frank Reid