House Conversions to Self-contained Flats and HMO's (Houses in Multiple Occupancy)
Conversions to flats
2 and 3 storey Victorian and 'turn of the century' dwellings tend to be robustly built making them in general ideal for conversion to 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and studio flats; and often have the potential for attic conversions and rear extensions.
PROJECT TITLE : Alterations and extension to dwelling house to form 5no self-contained flats - Taunton
North elevation prior to works
North east elevation showing area to be extended
First floor plan as proposed
Elevations and sections showing separation of house into flats and extension on the north elevation
HMO's (Houses in Multiple Occupancy)
The definition of an HMO is a house which has been converted entirely into bedsits or other non-self-contained accommodation for tenants who share kitchen and bathroom facilities.
PROJECT TITLE: Conversion of 3-bedroom dwelling house
This project provided 'Accredited Accommodation'. The proposed use was that of providing emergency accommodation to single people and families who have been accepted as statutory homeless. As the accommodation was for not more than 6 persons living together as a single household ie sharing communal facilities (kitchen, sitting room and garden) it did not constitute a 'change of use'. Therefore a 'Certificate of Lawful proposed Use' was applied for and granted.
Floor plans of then existing 3-bed dwelling house and conversion to 4no en-suite rooms with communal space
Communal areas comprise the sitting room, kitchen and garden. No external alterations were required and a design that kept internal alterations to a minimum now provides 4no en-suite rooms.
Olorun Planning
109 High Street, Honiton
+44 (0)1404 47404
