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Council Blocks Ten-Bedroom HMO Near School | Leicester News

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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 13, 2026
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Summary

Melton Borough Council has rejected plans to convert an office building into a ten-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation, calling it a “recipe for disaster” after heated debate. Residents raised alarms over parking shortages and the site’s proximity to a primary school, with over twenty objections. Though council officers argued there was little legal basis to block the application, committee members voted to refuse it due to cramped communal spaces, minimal outdoor areas, and the mismatch between residents and parking. Applicant Adrian Roberts, who didn’t attend the meeting, now has six months to appeal the decision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f1abab65e0beff62