Council Votes on HMO Plan for Vacant Care Home

0:00Here's more Lester news for March 10th. Counselors in Northwest Lestershire are poised to approve plans to turn a vacant care home into a house and multiple occupation this week. Linhurst Lodge and Ashby has sat empty since September 2024, and the proposal calls for 17 in-suite bedrooms across three units to house up to 17 young professionals. The setup includes one seven-bedroom HMO and two five-bedroom ones plus 17 parking spaces. The owners describe it as a high-end shared residence for working adults who share basic amenities like kitchens and bathrooms. Locals have pushback hard, with more than 35 objections citing traffic woes, parking shortages, and fears that it would change the neighborhood's community feel. Many also regret losing the care home, saying elderly housing is in short supply. But council officers disagree, noting a surplus of care beds locally and recommending a strict cap at 17 residents to avoid overcrowding.

1:00They add that HMO tenants live independently and can reach nearby parks on foot. The decision comes Tuesday, March 10th, despite concerns from the town council over-existing parking issues and limited green space at the site. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to.