St Edward Street Newport could become HMO for four tenants
The property, located at 26 Saint Edward Street, has been earmarked for conversion from a standard residential dwelling to an HMO by Mr Williams of Wilmont Assets Ltd.
The two-storey terraced house, which features a rear garden, is near Newport city centre, the train station, and on bus routes.
The proposed change of use does not include any external modifications.
Inside, the ground floor will house a single bedroom, a communal living area, and a kitchen, while the first floor will accommodate three bedrooms and a bathroom.
The application was submitted following pre-application advice, which flagged no significant objections in principle.
However, additional requirements were put forward, such as more detailed floor plans, a parking survey, and plans for cycle and waste storage.
Other requirements included a biodiversity enhancement plan and a sustainability test.
The proposal is said to align with several planning policies, including those in the Newport Local Development Plan, particularly policies relating to sustainability, amenity, highways, HMOs, and parking.
A key policy consideration is the 15 per cent HMO density threshold within a 50m radius, which the proposal adheres to, according to the council's 2016 HMO supplementary planning guidance.
The property's character and appearance will remain unchanged due to the absence of any external alterations.
The proposal is expected to have minimal impact on neighbour amenity, with no anticipated increase in noise or disturbance.
Despite the lack of off-street parking, the property's proximity to amenities and public transport mitigate the lack of on-site parking. A parking survey also indicated sufficient on-street parking availability.
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The property, located at 26 Saint Edward Street, has been earmarked for conversion from a standard residential dwelling to an HMO by Mr Williams of Wilmont Assets Ltd. The two-storey terraced house, which features a rear garden, is near Newport city centre, the train station, and on bus routes. The proposed change of use does not include any external modifications. Inside, the ground floor will house a single bedroom, a communal living area, and a kitchen, while the first floor will accommodate three bedrooms and a bathroom. The application was submitted following pre-application advice, which flagged no significant objections in principle. However, additional requirements were put forward, such as more detailed floor plans, a parking survey, and plans for cycle and waste storage. Other requirements included a biodiversity enhancement plan and a sustainability test. The proposal is said to align with several planning policies, including those in the Newport Local Development Plan, particularly policies relating to sustainability, amenity, highways, HMOs, and parking. A key policy consideration is the 15 per cent HMO density threshold within a 50m radius, which the proposal adheres to, according to the council's 2016 HMO supplementary planning guidance. The property's character and appearance will remain unchanged due to the absence of any external alterations. The proposal is expected to have minimal impact on neighbour amenity, with no anticipated increase in noise or disturbance. Despite the lack of off-street parking, the property's proximity to amenities and public transport mitigate the lack of on-site parking. A parking survey also indicated sufficient on-street parking availability.
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