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Search the Public Notice PortalA house in Welling could be allowed to accommodate up to ten people under new plans submitted to Bexley Council.
An application has been lodged seeking permission to increase occupancy at 3 Burnell Avenue from eight to ten residents within an existing house in multiple occupation (HMO).
The property already operates as a lawful eight-bedroom, eight-person HMO and has been in continuous use since 2020.
An HMO is a property where tenants rent individual rooms but share facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.
They are commonly used by young professionals, students, and others seeking more affordable housing.
Unlike many HMO applications, no building works are proposed as part of this scheme.
Planning documents state the increase in occupancy would be achieved by allowing some of the existing bedrooms to be shared, with rooms described as large enough to support dual occupancy while meeting space standards.
The number of bedrooms would remain unchanged at eight.
The two-storey property is located in a predominantly residential area made up of terraced and semi-detached homes.
It already provides shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, internal circulation space, and access to a rear garden.
From the outside, the building would remain unchanged, with no extensions or alterations proposed.
Documents submitted with the application describe the proposal as a “modest intensification” that would not alter the character of the area.
They also say that living conditions for occupants would remain acceptable, with adequate space and facilities already in place.
On-street parking would continue to serve the property, with no changes proposed to parking arrangements.
Existing refuse and cycle storage would also remain in use, with sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional residents.
Planning documents believe that the increase in occupancy is unlikely to result in significant additional noise or disturbance.
Bexley Council will now consider the application before making a decision.
Residents can submit comments or objections through the council’s planning portal.
A decision is expected by June 15.
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