Plans have been submitted to South Tyneside Council to convert a property near Jarrow Metro Station into a four-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application concerns 12 Leopold Street in the Primrose ward and has been put forward by North East Real Estates Properties Ltd.
Proposed conversion details
The proposal involves changing the property from a standard dwelling house to an HMO intended to accommodate four residents. Floor plans show four bedrooms spread across two floors, each with en-suite facilities, alongside a shared kitchen, dining area, bathroom, and external cycle and bin storage.
The application form confirms that no work or change of use has yet commenced at the property. Existing floor plans for the site reveal four bedrooms, each with en-suites, along with a kitchen, dining area, bathroom and rear yard.
Context and planning considerations
The proposal comes after South Tyneside Council's earlier decision to introduce an "immediate" borough-wide Article 4 Direction. That measure strips permitted development rights for smaller HMOs and requires full planning permission for all such properties across the borough.
The development would bring no change to existing car parking arrangements, though five additional cycle spaces would be provided for future occupants. The application form also confirmed the site is currently vacant, with its last recorded use described as "commercial and retail."
Next steps
A ruling on the HMO proposal is anticipated after a council consultation period. Further details are available on the council's planning portal website under reference 260690.
