A six-bed house of multiple occupancy (HMO) has been given the green light to be split into two homes.

Norwich City Council approved the plans earlier this week, which will see the existing building converted into a two-bed home with a new, smaller, one-bed property.

The application, submitted by agent One Planning, was on behalf of landlady Lisa Kavanagh and stated the change was so that she could care for her disabled daughter.

In the application stated: "The additional dwelling is required due to the personal circumstances of Mrs Kavanagh who lives at the property with five lodgers.

"Her daughter is registered disabled and suffers from mental health disorders which are particularly affected by noise.

The proposed floor plans for the homesThe proposed floor plans for the homes (Image: Harman Design Services)

"Her current accommodation is unsuitable as it is located next to two nearby pubs and a pizzeria.

"The conversion will allow to have her daughter live next to her and be able to care for her needs."

Planning permission had been refused on two previous occasions, in September 2020 and again in October 2021, with issues around increased parking and reduced space for where bins are stored for other homes.

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An objection to the latest proposal said the plan "reduces the available housing from six bedrooms in one property to a total of just three bedrooms across two properties."

The six-bed HMO in Old Laundry CourtThe six-bed HMO in Old Laundry Court (Image: Google Maps)

There were also concerns around the lack of consideration to address the parking issues which had "already been included as a reason for turning down previous planning applications".

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In June this year, Mrs Kavanagh refuted claims made by Rachel Benham - who had a short-lived tenancy at her HMO claiming the rent was "extortionate" at £1,000 a month.

However Mrs Kavanagh hit back saying the claims were "completely fabricated".

With Norwich City Council agreeing to the plans Mrs Kavanagh will now have three years from the date of approval to begin the conversion.

Lisa Kavanagh, the landlady of the HMO, is converting the building so she can care for her disabled daughterLisa Kavanagh, the landlady of the HMO, is converting the building so she can care for her disabled daughter (Image: Lisa Kavanagh)