Two more proposals to turn family homes in Bath into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) are currently out for consultation.
Kinden Property have plans to change the use of 1 Kelston View in Whiteway from a four-bed family home to a six-bed HMO including a rear extension and small side extension, and with new storage for up to six bikes.
The application submitted to Bath & North East Somerset Council for the two-storey semi says all the bedrooms will be larger than the HMO licensing standard requirement and that well-considered communal amenity spaces will be provided.
The change of use application says: “Given the fact that the semi-detached neighbour has gained planning approval for a very similar scheme, having two HMO houses, side by side, will limit the impact on the neighbouring properties rather than having them separated along the street, which in turn, could potentially cause the ‘sandwiching’ effect.
“Additionally, Kelston View is not in an area where more than 10% of households are HMOs.”
The deadline for comments is 25th July. The planning reference is 24/02526/FUL.
There is also a bid to turn 39 Hawthorn Grove in Combe Down into a four-bed HMO.
The application has been lodged with the council by Zest Property Services Ltd.
It is said that the proposal will not result in a residential house being ‘sandwiched’ between HMOs and would bring the concentration of HMOs with a 100-metre radius to 8.6%, falling within the 10% threshold.
The planning reference for this proposed HMO is 24/02520/FUL with the same deadline for comments of 25th July.
