Brynglas Road, Newport, could become shared house for six
The application, submitted by LRJ Planning Ltd on behalf of Mr Grainger Jones, includes plans to add a new window on the first-floor front of the property.
The house is in a residential area with good access to public transport and local amenities, which means it is close to essential services.
The proposed development aims to provide affordable, shared accommodation in a central urban location.
The design has been planned to fit in with the existing look of the street.
The new front-facing window will be built to match the style of neighbouring homes.
The planning statement says the new use will not lead to too many HMOs in the area, following Newport City Council's rule that no more than 10% of homes within a 50-metre radius should be HMOs.
The development is expected to have no major impact on neighbouring properties in terms of noise or disturbance.
A detailed parking survey included in the application shows that there is enough on-street parking even during peak hours, despite the property not having off-street parking.
The house's closeness to public transport and walkable amenities means it is classed as a sustainable development, which reduces the need for private vehicles.
The application has been checked against national planning guidance, including Planning Policy Wales and the Newport Local Development Plan (LDP).
The proposal meets policies on sustainability, general amenity, highways, HMOs, and parking, and supports objectives outlined in Llwybr Newydd: the Wales Transport Strategy 2021.
With a growing demand for flexible, low-cost accommodation, the proposed HMO at Brynglas Road is expected to offer a useful housing option for individuals, especially those without regular access to a car.
The application states its commitment to improving housing diversity while maintaining neighbourhood integrity.
The application was submitted and validated on June 19 and is currently under consultation until July 15.
The public can comment on the application before it is decided by the council.
People can see the full application on Newport City Council's planning portal using the reference number 25/0496.
The official description of a HMO states: "A HMO is a house that is occupied by more than one household and where more than one household shares an amenity such as a bathroom, toilet, or cooking facilities.
"A household is a single person or members of the same family who live together.
"This includes people who are married or living together, relatives, and half-relatives."
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