Two HMOs lined up for former offices in town centre -- latest Mansfield plans
Converting former offices into housing is in the pipeline again for a prominent property in Mansfield town centre.
Earlier this year, Mansfield District Council granted permission for a scheme to turn part of the building at 25 Brunt Street into two flats.
Now a separate change-of-use planning application has been lodged with the council for a couple of HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) at the site. One would contain five bedrooms and the other would have four bedrooms.
Like the initial one, the application has been submitted by Clipstone company, Current Housing Ltd, which prides itself on being “an expert landlord and an innovative property developer in Nottinghamshire, specialising in transformative renovations”.
The double-fronted, two-storey building on Brunt Street, which includes a modern extension at the rear, was recently sold, having been on the market for an asking price of £185,000.
Built between 1890 and 1910, it consists of now-vacant commercial offices and storage space, and was formerly occupied by the chartered accountancy firm, Wright Vigar, which is based at the Ransom Wood Business Park in Mansfield.
Current Housing’s agents for the scheme are architects Building Link Design, of Doncaster, who have prepared a planning statement for the council.
The statement says the HMOs would also have en suite facilities and a kitchen area, but the external character of the building would be retained.
"This change of use would deliver affordable, small-scale accommodation that contributes to the local housing choice in Mansfield,” adds the statement.
"The HMOs would be particularly suitable for young professionals and key workers who may not require, or be able to afford, self-contained dwellings.”
In some areas of the country, HMOs have attracted controversy and anti-social behaviour, and have upset neighbours.
But Building Link Designs stresses: “This property would be managed by Current Housing, a professional landlord and letting agent with experience in HMOs.
"Tenancy agreements would be structured to promote responsible behaviour, noise control and proper waste disposal, with regular inspections to ensure compliance with licensing conditions.
"The property would be brought back into active and sustainable use, contributing positively to the housing supply within Mansfield, while aiming to protect the amenity of surrounding residents and maintaining the character of Brunt Street.”
The council’s planning officers are currently considering the proposal and hope to make a decision or recommendation by their deadline date of Friday, October 17.
Other planning applications received by Mansfield Council include these:
Bracken House, Heather Close, Mansfield – replace existing 2.5-metre timber board fence with three-metre wire-mesh security fencing with timber infill panels.
Oak Lodge, 4 High Tor, Mansfield – work to tree covered by preservation order.
16 Springwood Drive, Mansfield Woodhouse – work to three trees covered by preservation order.
42A Mansfield Road, Spion Kop – one new, detached residential dwelling.
22 Berry Hill Mews, Mansfield – application for lawful development certificate to change detached garage into habitable room for domestic use.
12 New Park Lane, Mansfield – work to three trees within conservation area.
26 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield – work to three trees within conservation area.
Mansfield Community Hospital, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield – replacement windows and doors.
Ashfield, 13 The Park, Mansfield – removal of four trees and work to six trees within conservation area.
THE details of many planning applications can be found in public notices advertised by local and regional newspapers. To catch up on all the latest public notices, go to https://publicnoticeportal.uk/