"PLANS to extend a house of multiple occupancy in County Road have been thrown out by Swindon Council’s planning committee after concerns over anti-social behaviour.

Two applications were put forward at Tuesday night’s planning meeting – firstly to extend a house of multiple occupancy at 151 and 153 County Road from 10 to 14 bedrooms.

A separate application sought to link these properties to number 149, where another six bedrooms would be provided, including accommodation for a manager.

Residents and councillors strongly objected to the applications, put forward by Martin Wilson, on the grounds that too many houses in the Broadgreen area have already been converted to HMOs, and fears that the property could eventually become a bail hostel.

They also raised concerns over increased anti-social behaviour, crime, litter and traffic." ...

By James Wallin. Read more


 


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