Hartlepool council chiefs asked to allow terraced property to be used as six-bed HMO
Plans to turn a terraced Hartlepool property into a six-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been lodged with planning officials.
Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to carry out the work at 9 Kilwick Street.
The lawful development certificate application from Oliver Kay would secure confirmation that the specific use of the site as a HMO is lawful under planning regulations.
Internal alterations would take place to provide six single rooms, all with en-suites, with two on each of the ground floor, first floor and top floor – with no external work needed.
The proposed HMO would also feature shared lounge and kitchen/dining areas for occupants.
The property has previously been used as a standard three-bedroom house.
Council planning chiefs are expected to make a decision on the proposals in March.
A lawful development certificate application was recently rejected to provide a six-bed HMO hosting “up to eight residents” nearby at 5 Elwick Road.