Working alongside Peter Goldthorpe from Goldline Architectural Limited, we recently supported a planning application for HMO flats in Middlesbrough by providing a comprehensive planning statement. The proposal sought permission for the change of use of the upper floors and part of the ground floor from Class E to 4 HMOs, along with external alterations including a new shopfront for the retained ground floor commercial unit (Class E).
The building’s last use was entirely within Class E (commercial/business use). The client had previously secured consent to convert the entire property into 27 bedrooms across 4 HMOs, and had already begun implementing some of the approved internal alterations. The revised application proposed to retain a small Class E unit at ground level while delivering 4 high-quality HMO flats on the upper floors.
The application was assessed against the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and local planning policies. Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MDC) concluded that the proposal aligned with policy objectives and would not harm the character or function of the area. The mixed-use nature of the site was seen as complementary to the surrounding uses, and there were no significant concerns regarding landscaping, access, traffic, or noise.
MDC confirmed that the scheme represented an acceptable form of development and that no material considerations warranted refusal.
A great result for the client – and another example of our successful support for HMO schemes.
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