According to a report to be presented to the committee, the firm behind the plan “indicated that the proposed HMO would be for NHS staff working in the nearby (Royal Preston) Hospital”. However, officers note that the suggestion is “only an indication at this stage”.

Public objections to the plans include concerns about its impact on traffic, claims it would be the type of property to attract “criminal activity and anti-social behaviour” and also that such a large HMO would be “out of harmony with the surrounding area”. “

The sole supporter of the proposal to contact the council said there was a need for “more affordable homes for young people”.

The report states that highways officials from Lancashire County Council raised no objection to the redevelopment, based on the fact that there are 31 car parks on the site – and their assessment that the number of journeys likely to be generated by the conversion is ” it is not expected. to have a severe impact on the local motorway network’.

It also notes that minimum housing standards have been met and concludes that the development is considered “suitable” – and would not have an “unacceptable impact” on neighboring residents.

The meeting to determine the application is on November 7 at 2pm in Preston Town Hall.

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