Barrow's local area planning committee approved a proposal to convert a four-bedroom property into an eight-bedroom HMO.

Barrow in Furness local area planning committee approved a proposal to convert a four-bedroom property into an eight-bedroom HMO. The applicant, Andrew Bartlett, said that Barrow is experiencing rapid growth and there is a shortage of HMO rooms. He highlighted that HMO rooms are cheaper to rent than entire houses during the cost-of-living crisis, and they usually attract working professionals.

March 16, 2024
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