Two properties that were converted into eight-bed houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) on the outskirts of Liverpool city centre could have their alterations completely reversed after they were transformed without planning permission.
Despite lacking the appropriate consent from Liverpool Council, two three-storey houses in Kensington Fields have been expanded to eight-bed HMOs - up from six-bedrooms - in 2020. The developer now faces the prospect of completely reverting their changes to the properties after a retrospective application for approval was knocked back by the city council.
Subject to an appeal by applicant Ron Sullivans Ltd, the developer could be forced to undo the alterations it has made and restore the properties to their agreed state. According to the decision document released by the local authority, this was the third application to Liverpool Council for a change of use to the houses as well as amendments to the exterior of the buildings.
