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'We don't need this' - return of HMO plan neighbours just don't want

Residents are 'concerned' over a plan to convert a two-bed bungalow into a HMO for seven people. Another planning application has been submitted for the property on Church Road in Perry Barr after a previous bid for a nine-bedroom HMO was given the boot last October. Reasons for the rejection included the "loss of a family dwelling without sufficient justification" and an "increase in noise and disturbance." READ MORE: All the parts of England, Scotland, Wales set to wake up to snow from 6am tomorrow READ MORE: New bin rules in England scrapped in major u-turn for thousands of households READ MORE: Stolen scaffolding truck driven through fence and dumped near pond This time, the HMO, which is close to the A34 Walsall Road, would be "tailored for young professionals" and come with four parking spaces. Each bedroom would come with an en-suite and there would be a communal living/dining/kitchen area which opens up into a garden. Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox Coun Jon Hunt is opposing the latest plan, saying there is a desperate need for family homes in the area. He said: "The residents of Church Road are very concerned at attempts to convert the houses into HMOs with large numbers of flats. "Last time they signed a petition and the proposal was rejected by the planning department. "These houses need to be kept as family homes, which are desperately needed. "There are many flats available elsewhere in Perry Barr. We don't need this." A design and access statement on behalf of the applicant said: "The proposal respects and responds to the existing site context and the character of the surrounding area. "It carefully considers the local planning policies, including the '3Bs'Neighbourhood Plan, which promotes a garden suburb ethos. "By incorporating significant landscaping, ample parking, secure bicycle storage, and enhanced pedestrian access, the development aims to meet the current and future needs of its residents while integrating seamlessly into the community." It added: "In conclusion, the proposed development is a considered and respectful solution that utilises the potential of the existing site to meet the accommodation needs of the local area, contributing to the community's diversity and vibrancy." The application will be discussed by city planners at a later date.