Hartlepool house 'at threat of falling into disrepair' could become HMO

Proposals have been submitted by FiftyFive Property to Hartlepool Borough Council’s planning department to convert 32 York Road into a seven-bedroomed HMO.

The development would provide four “bedsit-style” rooms, each including an en-suite bathroom, while three of the rooms would have their own private WC.

The property would also offer shared kitchen and living spaces.

A planning statement in support of the application says the building “along with many of the properties found on this stretch of York Road, is at threat of falling into disrepair, having sat empty for an extended period of time”.

It adds the proposals would offer “low cost rental accommodation for working professionals to meet the present and future needs of single occupancy housing requirements in the area”.

A decision on the plans is expected next month.