A residential building in Stoke-on-Trent could be demolished to make way for a 28-bedroom HMO and two flats, if a planning application is approved. 

Outline planning permission has been sought to demolish a house on Wellington Street, Hanley and build a house of multiple occupation (HMO) comprising 28 bedrooms and two one-bedroom flats. 

There is currently a two-storey detached house on the site, which the application says has "fallen into disrepair". 

The proposed building would be built over two and four storeys with two staircases and a passenger lift. 

Wellington Street is mostly "defined by traditional two-storey terraced housing", but there are high-rise residential towers located nearby to the north-east.

The design and access statement submitted alongside the planning application states: "The four-storey element offers a 'visual step down' from the towering apartment blocks towards the traditional street level. 

"By introducing this medium-rise density, the design mitigates the stark juxtaposition between the existing two-storey dwellings and the nearby towers." 

Additionally, the site was described as being "located within a sustainable urban environment with excellent access to public transport, local services, and employment hubs." 

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The application added: "The proposed use represents a sustainable and appropriate reuse of an existing residential property.  

"The design retains the building's character, meets housing demand, and will be carefully managed to ensure minimal impact on local amenity." 

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has yet to make a decision on the application.  

To view the full application, visit the Stoke-on-Trent City Council planning website here.