New plans revealed for property on Long Street, Middleton

Plans for the layout of the proposed change of use of a Middleton property have been revealed.

The latest application for 71-73 Long Street has proposed a change of use of the first and second floors of the building, from office use to residential, including the stairwell to the ground floor.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/122214/fourth-planning-application-lodged-for-controversial-long-street-property

The plans reveal 12 rooms, six offices and four toilets across the two floors have been proposed for the building, which has seen three previous applications submitted for a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

A previous application for a 16-bedroom HMO across two floors of the three-storey building, was withdrawn in May, just weeks after it was submitted by Hafeez Khan, of Cheadle.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/119057/house-in-multiple-occupation-planning-application-withdrawn

Planning permission for a HMO had been refused on two prior occasions, on the grounds of an unacceptable living environment due to ‘limited floor space’, ‘cramped and substandard communal areas’ and ‘the proximity of shared bathroom facilities to bedroom and kitchen areas'.

Planning officers also noted ‘insufficient provision’ was made for storing refuse and recycling containers. 

Additionally, the proposal was ‘considered contrary’ to ‘Guidelines and Standards for Residential Development’ Policy of the adopted Rochdale Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Have your say on the proposed change of use for 71-73 Long Street

http://publicaccess.rochdale.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=PDLI7BNB02F00

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