South Shields home could become five-bed HMO, pending plans

A planning application has been submitted for 1 Pembroke Terrace to convert the first floor and roof space into a five-person house in multiple occupation (HMO).

The plan includes internal and external works only affecting the upper unit of the building, as well as installation of five rooflights.

An example of the proposed bedrooms. (Image: Maine Blueprints/South Tyneside Council)

The ground floor unit, with separate access from Armstrong Terrace, will remain unchanged.

The proposal is intended to deliver high-quality shared accommodation aimed at working professionals and key workers.

The internal reconfiguration plans of the first floor and roof space have been carefully designed to deliver a high-quality shared living environment aimed at working professionals, rather than traditional low-grade HMO accommodation,with each of the five bedrooms equipped with a private en-suite bathroom.

An example of the proposed en-suite bathrooms. (Image: Maine Blueprints/South Tyneside Council)

Residents will share a kitchen and dining space.

The roof space will be reconfigured to maximise existing space without increasing the building’s overall scale.

The proposed changes also include the installation of five low-profile rooflights, which aim to improve natural light and ventilation to the roof space.

The proposal, aiming to enhance housing options within the area, assures no harm to the existing residential character or appearance of Pembroke Terrace.