Four more applications for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in Bath have been permitted.
A bedroom at an HMO property | Library image
The scheme for 63 Mount Road in Southdown includes reconfigurations and a rear extension to turn it from a three-bed house to a six-bed HMO.
Ward councillor Dine Romero voiced concern about overdevelopment and wanted B&NES Council’s planning committee to make the decision. However, the scheme was deemed policy compliant and the decision was delegated.
She also requested a call-in over plans to convert two-bed 140 Wedmore Park in Southdown into a five-bed HMO, saying it would be overdevelopment and another loss from Bath’s starter home offer.
But the committee chair said it could be delegated as it complied with policies.
146 Englishcombe Lane in Moorlands will be converted from a four-bed HMO to one for eight sharers by adding a dormer extension.
Ward councillor Jess David said it would put pressure on parking locally and requested a call-in, but again it was felt the decision could be delegated.
Meanwhile, 5 Drake Avenue in Combe Down can be converted from a three-bed house to a four-bed HMO.
