Proposal for HMO Development in Heworth Sparks Local Interest
A proposal seeks to change a home into an HMO in Heworth. City planners now review the request. Many locals and property buyers show interest. The house is at 75a Monkton Road. It is a five‐bedroom home. It sits near a shopping area. A Premier convenience store stands beside it.
Application Details
Mr. J Aujla works for J&P Properties (Yorkshire) Limited. He has started a planning application. His plan asks for the home to serve as a larger HMO. The plan shows no work will change the building’s form. This fact should speed up the change. The design report states, "no physical alterations are proposed to the building." This sentence calms fears of major work. Behind the home, a public car park helps future tenants. On the street ahead, more parking sits for use.
Proposed Changes to Internal Layout
The plan will change the home from the inside. It will split rooms to make more bedrooms and shower rooms. The second floor will keep its three bedrooms. The first floor will grow from two to five bedrooms. Every new bedroom will come with its own bath. This change gives tenants a better way to live. It also shows the high need for shared homes in busy areas like Heworth.
Increased Amenities for Tenants
The plan adds eight cycle spaces for riders. This is a big step, as the house had no cycle spaces before. It supports green ways to travel. Many people now choose to ride bikes for short trips.
Community Impact and Future Considerations
Changing this end-terraced home to an HMO brings many issues to the local area. One issue is that the home now gives extra housing. Another issue is that more HMOs may bring noise and parking loss and change the street’s look. The plan starts a chance for local talk and comments. Locals can share thoughts on projects like this in Heworth. Investors who see this HMO may notice a trend for shared homes in towns.
Conclusion
The plan for 75a Monkton Road to be an HMO draws interest from locals and property buyers. Its ideas like private baths and cycle spaces show that urban rental homes are shifting. As the plan moves through review, it will be key to balance new housing with local needs.
For those who study HMOs, projects like this may now act as a chance to meet high demand for rental homes.
Sources
- City of York Council Planning Portal
- Property Investment Network
- UK Government Housing Statistics
- The Independent – Trends in Urban Conversions
- Planning Resource – Multi-Occupation Developments and Community Impact
For more information on HMOs and their role in local areas, visit the UK Government Housing page.
