# HMO Proposal Sparks Neighborhood Divide | Manchester News

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Podcast: [Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135)
Published: 2026-07-13T05:40:15+00:00
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## Resource

A controversial eight-bedroom HMO plan on Mesne Lea Road is sparking fierce neighborhood backlash—100 locals fear traffic, parking, and the loss of neighborhood character, while councilors slam the application for ignoring the nearby school and dismissing resident concerns. Despite the uproar, planning officers are pushing for approval, calling the property uniquely positioned for affordable housing and arguing it’s no worse than a big family living there. The final call? A tense committee vote on July 16th—with a small concession: add bike storage. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c7e7468278812abf

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