Plans to turn a HMO into a care home for residents suffering with mental health problems in Erith are set to be approved by councillors.

Developers have eyed up a house in multiple occupancy in Pembroke Road as the potential site for an eight-bed care home.

A HMO is a building featuring at least four bedrooms used by unrelated individuals.

These set-ups have grown a reputation for anti-social behaviour and poor management, but they are seen by some as a key way to tackling the housing crisis, with a growing trend in houses being converted.

Under this scheme, a HMO would be lost to a new care home for residents suffering with mental health illnesses.

The new unit would support people between 18 and 65, with three members of staff working throughout the day and another two or three during the night.

Officers at the council have earmarked the plans to be approved at a meeting later this week despite concerns from neighbours.

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In a new report, officers said: “The number of people living at the property will increase from five to eight, which is not considered to result in any significant increase in noise or disturbance.

“The premises will be fully staffed at all times and will provide a useful service for local people.”

The plans will be considered at a meeting on Thursday, April 11, along with other schemes for flats and for a new Sikh temple in Belvedere.