Plans to convert School House next to Newtons Primary School into a nine-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) have been denied by Havering Council. The application, a resubmission of an earlier rejected plan, faced significant opposition from local residents, who expressed concerns about safety and suitability near a school. Key factors in the refusal included the inadequate size of the property for such occupancy and the potential loss of a family home. The planning officer highlighted the lack of communal space, which would negatively impact residents' living conditions.
Plans for a nine-bedroom HMO near Newtons Primary School were refused due to concerns about the impact on the school community and inadequate living conditions.
Local residents expressed strong opposition to the HMO, stating it would pose a 'threat to the school community' and was 'not suitable near a school'.
The planning officer stated that the School House did not meet the necessary standards for HMOs, particularly regarding communal living spaces and overall amenity for occupants.
Despite the property already functioning as a small HMO, the council rejected the proposal, indicating a significant concern over the loss of family-oriented housing.
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