Two separate shared houses are set to be created along a busy row of shops. The plans will see a six-bedroom house on Derby Street in Daubhill turned into two four-bedroom houses in multiple occupation right next to each other. This is found amongst a row of shops, takeaways and offices on one of the main roads into Bolton town centre from the south west.
A Bolton Council report said: “The proposals will create a two four-bedroom HMOs with separate communal kitchen/dining rooms and bathrooms.” It added: “It is noted that a secondary communal space could be created at basement level for both properties, however these would be secondary only due to a lack of outlook and potentially light. The plans have now been approved (Image: FP Architecture and Planning) “The proposed bedroom sizes and room meet those recommended within the HMO guidance for six persons, maximum.
“Each room is afforded a good standard of outlook and light from windows to either the front or rear elevations. “Externally the proposals provide a joint communal rear yard area measuring 80 square metres, with parking and bin-storage. “The site is sustainably located with access to services, public transport and public open spaces.
” Derby Street is one of the main routes into Bolton town centre (Image: Google Maps) The conversion of family homes into houses in multiple occupation across Bolton has often proven to be controversial in recent months and years. Concerns have often been raised about spa.