Monday, March 17, 2025

Bradford Council rejects plan to convert cafe into 18-bed HMO

Bradford Council has refused a planning application to convert a derelict café on Greaves Street into an 18-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO), citing overuse of the property and inadequate living conditions.

Mustafa Ghanim’s proposal aimed to repurpose the fire-damaged building near Trident Park and Manchester Road bridge, arguing it would provide much-needed housing. However, council officers raised concerns about the high number of occupants—potentially up to 26—and the strain on local parking.

Officials stated that the lack of communal living or dining spaces would leave residents confined to their rooms, while the increased foot traffic could cause excessive noise and disruption. The council concluded that the conversion would be an “overly intensive use” of the building and rejected the application.

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