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Search the Public Notice PortalA new house of multiple occupation could be created at a Victorian terraced house close to a seaside town centre.
Change of use plans could see a six-person HMO unveiled in Lowestoft.
The property at 170 Raglan Street could be turned into a house in multiple occupation provided plans are approved by East Suffolk Council.
The change of use application, submitted in July by Visionary Planning UK on behalf of Mr Nabi Osei, proposes internal alterations to create shared living facilities for up to six people.
With no external extensions or structural changes included in the scheme, a planning statement said: "The proposal comprises internal alterations only such as a communal living space with no external extensions or structural alterations.
"The development will deliver much-needed affordable shared accommodation in a highly sustainable location, consistent with national and local policy objectives for housing delivery and effective use of land."
The application is made in the context of the Article 4 Direction covering the former Waveney district, which removes permitted development rights.
Ahead of East Suffolk Council making a final decision, Lowestoft Town Council recommended refusal of the application, as "it did not meet the licencing requirements as set out by the Housing Enforcement Officer."
However, the applicant's agents argue that planning and licensing are separate processes.
The agents said: "Planning and HMO licensing are separate statutory regimes.
"The submitted scheme has been designed to meet East Suffolk Council’s HMO standards and is supported by a full suite of management documents.
"Any residual licensing detail can be resolved through the Housing Act process, or by planning condition."
The planning statement added that HMOs typically provide accommodation for "lower-income tenants, young professionals, students or those seeking affordable shared accommodation," and described the proposal as delivering "a high standard of accommodation for future occupiers."
A final decision is expected from East Suffolk Council in the coming weeks.
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