Plans for house of multiple occupation (HMO) for Coleraine's Ballycastle Road submitted to Causeway Coast & Glens Council

The application is for 16 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine and seeks permission to develop a house of multiple occupation (five bedrooms).

A Planning Statement said: “The proposed development at 16 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine represents a modest and appropriate conversion of an existing residential dwelling to provide shared residential accommodation in the form of a House in Multiple Occupation comprising five bedrooms.

"The proposal makes effective use of an existing building within the urban area and does not involve any significant alterations to the external appearance, scale or footprint of the property.

"The development therefore maintains the established character of Ballycastle Road and integrates appropriately within the surrounding residential terrace.

"Overall, the proposal represents an appropriate and sustainable form of development which respects the character of the surrounding area and provides additional residential accommodation within the urban settlement of Coleraine.”