Planning
HMO conversion (37 BED)
37 bed HMO approved in Conservation Area Bradford Described by Bradford Council private Sector Housing Manager and Senior EHO as one of the best HMO applications he has ever received.
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Planning Applications for HMO's in Article 4 Areas
A Portfolio of Successful Applications
HAD have worked on a number of successful HMO applications in Article 4 areas, and where permitted development applies HAD have assisted our clients with obtaining Certificate of lawful development and building regulations for HMOs.
cASE STUDIES
Below are some of our previous projects:
We work on all types of conversion projects, including change of use to flats and HMOs and cover the whole of the UK
Planning
Change of use Sui Generis HMO (13 BED)
Change of use from existing mixed use laundrette and x2 residential to Sui generis 13 bed HMO. This project was located in Burnley, Lancashire and submitted to Burnley Council for approval. HAD worked on the Architectural Design/Planning/CMP/Building Control drawings.
Certificate of Lawful Development
Change of use HMO (6 BED)
This property was C3 use located in Stockport, the proposal was a 6 bed HMO, it was not in an Article 4 area and therefore automatically had permitted development right, we applied for an LDC Certificate of lawful development and building regulations drawings. The project is due for completion this month.
Planning Article 4 Area
HMO Conversion (5 BED)
5 Bedroom HMO planning permission approved and project completed in Salford, property based in an Article 4 area, additional supporting documents submitted, HMO management plan and sustainable travel plan. Building regulations submitted to approved inspectors.
Planning permission Article 4 Area
HMO Manchester (10 BED)
Manchester has an Article 4 Direction in place targeted at HMOs specifically which affects all of Manchester, this is a conversion to a sui generis 10 bed HMO, full planning, building regulations completed by HAD.
Planning
HMO Conversion (6 BED)
Change of use to 6 bed HMO planning permission and building control application submitted, located in Poplar, London.
Planning
HMO Grade II listed (12 BED)
Grade 2 listed building in a town centre conservation area converted to 12 bed HMO, to occupy 17 in Burnley, Lancashire.
Article 4 Area Salford
HMO Salford (6 BED)
This building was over two floors in a block, benefited from no parking and limited outdoor space, the application was submitted with supporting statements including a HMO management statement and travel statement to support sustainable travel for the proposed residents.
Bolton town centre
HMO Bolton (12 BED)
This building was an ex Santander Bank, ground floor commercial and the first, second and third floors converted to a 12 bed HMO, the client purchased the property for £220k and once completed reported GDV £1.2 million! HAD assisted in the architectural works, planning and building regulations for this project.
Planning Permission Bolton
Change of use Sui generis HMO
Planning permission approved for the conversion from residential dwelling to 8no. bed house of multiple occupancy (HMO) (sui generis) for the occupation of up to 11 people. - 8 letters of objection received - Bolton Council - Design/Planning/Building Regulations/ Sustainable travel assessment & HMO management plan
Planning
23 BED Care Home
Consisting of 23 rooms, 4 apartments, communal relaxation and recreational spaces with the addition of multiple offices and training rooms for the staff. Located in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire. We worked on the space planning, planning permission and building regulations.
Article 4 Area Salford
Flat Conversion Listed Building
The property, spread over 3 storeys with an attic was constructed during the 18th Century and served as a domestic dwelling (for Matson family of Tytup Hall, Furness). Carefully designed and converted to self contained flats, supporting planning statements, heritage impact assessment, heritage statement. Located in the Lake District.
Bury HMO Planning Permission
HMO Bury (7 BED)
Change of use from C3 to 7 bed HMO. Thea application benefited from a umber of supporting documents including sustainable travel plan and HMO management statement.
Planning Permission Coventry
Full Planning 45 Flats
Coventry City Centre Conservation Area - 45 Apartments. Change of use plus x3 additional floors.
Planning Burnley
Change of use 30 Flats
Grade II listed building, last use nightclub, converting to 30 luxury apartments in Burnley town centre, planning permission and building regulations submitted by HAD.
LDC Certificate Liverpool
HMO Liverpool (6 BED)
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of dwelling (C3) to6no bedroom HMO (C4)
Bolton
HMO Bolton
Conversion of an existing office building to a C3 and once converted to a C4 through permitted development via Certificate of Lawful development.
Planning Permission Wigan HMO
Change of use Sui generis HMO (8 BED)
8 bedrooms HMO + 2 self contained flats, the client brief was to preserve as much of the original fabric as possible, no structural walls were altered, the visual character of the building did not change. Both planning and building control submitted by HAD.
Planning Serviced Accommodation
SA Planning
Serviced accommodation, Conservation area. Outline planning in Coventry City Centre conservation area.
HMO Blackburn, Lancashire
HMO Blackburn (9 BED)
9 bed HMO, single and double storey extensions with a loft conversion and dormer planning Blackburn & Darwen Council.
Bradford Sui generis HMO
HMO Bradford (8 BED)
Change of use from c3 dwelling to 8 bed large HMO (sui generis) Four floors - Bradford
Salford HMO Article 4
Change of use Article 4
HMO approved, located in Salford Article 4 area, supporting statements submitted including from GMP, Crime Impact Assessment, Travel statement and HMO management statement.
Planning Appeal Won
Planning Appeal HMO
We submitted an application to Trafford Council, proposed a change of use from a C3 6 bed residential dwelling to a 8 bed Sui Generis HMO - Application was refused due to excessive number of bedrooms, excessive noise, detriment of amenity to neighbours and more. We appealed the decision and it was overturned by the Planning Inspectorate!
Planning permission is granted!
Flat Conversion Burnley
Flat Conversion
HAD gained planning permission, including representing our client at the Development Committee and gained Building Regulations completion, all flats are complete and tenanted.
Flat conversion, Hyde, Stockport
HMO Bradford (14 BED)
Change of use to 14 BED HMO, submitted to Stockport Council, Planning permission, Building Control and 3D walk-through and animations.
Alterations to existing house
Planning permission
Heywood, Greater Manchester, Located in a prestigious location on arguably Hopwood's most desirable road, HAD worked on design for the renovation of this house. Once completed the house was marketed at just under £1million.
Mixed use Development
Conservation Area
HAD worked on this building in Sheffield City Centre, located in a conservation area, the proposal was to convert it to a mixed use, leisure, retail, office and residential space.
HMO Conversion
HMO Conversion Bolton (11 BED)
HAD gained planning permission and building control approval for a vacant nursey conversion to a 11 bedroom HMO in Bolton, it's currently under construction.
Article 4 HMO Approval
HMO Planning Permission
Change of use from C3 (residential) to 7 bedroom HMO (house in multiple occupancy) Sui Generis, together with erection of a single storey rear extension, loft conversion to front and L shaped dormer to the rear, Salford Council. Second property approved and converted on the same street within an Article 4 area.
Change of use to flats Salford
Planning permission flats
Proposed Conversion of1no. C3Flat to 4no. C3 Flats to house 8. Based in Salford above commercial space. Change of use to house 8 persons, double bedrooms that exceed minimum space standards.
New Build Scheme
New Builds Sheffield
HAD worked on the design and planning of this new build scheme based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
Lawful development certificate London
LDC Tower Hamlets
HAD successfully obtained a lawful development certificate for a client who required it for an application submitted to Transport for London. The process was smooth and efficient, with the application facilitated by our submission of a detailed supporting statement, which helped streamline the process.
Change of use Enfield, London
Planning & Interior Design
Change the use of a building from industrial to restaurant use, with external changes and an addition of a mezzanine area, once completed the client instructed HAD to provide a full interior design service.
Knightsbridge, London
Space Planning
Located across the road from Natural History Museum, Princess Gate is a prominent area in Knightsbridge, HAD worked on this space planning project making the space more functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing. We analysed how the space was currently used and designed a layout that maximises the available space.
Mixed use Development
Conservation Area
HAD worked on the change of use of this property, from a sales premises to a restaurant and hot food takeaway. Roman Road is a road in East London, the local authority, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Listed Building Consent
Listed Building Planning
Subdivision of a Grade II listed building and change of use to 1 No. Class E unit and 17 No. C3
dwellings with ancillary communal space and associated external and
internal alterations, the building is also an Asset of Community Value (ACV)
HMO Conversion PD
HMO Bolton
Change of use from C3 use to a C4 HMO, under permitted development, certificate of lawful development for HMO use and Building control approval.
HMO Conversion
12 Bed HMO Pendle
Change of use from 3 no. flats to a single large HMO comprising of 12 bedrooms with associated external change
Certificate of lawful development
6 Bed HMO
Permitted development change of use on this 6 bed HMO property, HAD assisted the client with LDC, building control submission to Burnley Council, the client was a property developer based in Manchester City Centre and regularly converted houses to HMOs in the North West.
