PLANS have been submitted to convert a property into a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

An application for a certificate of lawfulness for a change of use of a residential house on Legh Street, Newton-le-Willows, has been submitted.

Plans seek to convert the house into a five-person HMO, at 16 Legh Street.

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A certificate of lawfulness is a means of obtaining a decision from a planning authority that a proposed use or works do not require planning permission.

HMOs are single properties that have at least three tenants living there, who share a toilet, bathroom, or kitchen facilities.

The applicant is listed as GG-718-287 Limited.

A decision by council planners is expected by October 14.