Newport residents object to a proposed HMO on Morden Road, citing existing HMO concentration, parking issues, and potential community impact.
An HMO is a house shared by unrelated adults. They each have a bedroom and share kitchens and bathrooms.
The applicant says the location is good because public transport and other services are nearby. A council officer has no concerns.
Neighbors disagree with the plan. Many sent letters to the council, worrying about too many HMOs in this ward, which already has quite a few.
They say Morden Road has at least five HMOs right now. More HMOs could hurt the community. They want the council to focus on families, fearing more noise and less privacy.
Parking is already difficult, and residents struggle to park near their homes. Fly-tipping is another problem on Morden Road. They believe things will worsen; more people would mean more trash.
Local councillors also object and want the planning committee to decide. You can view the application online using reference number 24/1017. The application is being reviewed.
