The proposal, submitted by Dream Property Investments Ltd, involved transforming 49 Eastbourne Road from a single-family dwelling into two self-contained flats and a three-person HMO.
This included a single-storey rear extension for a shared lounge, replacement of a rear door with a window, and internal alterations.
Submitted in November 2024, the application faced strong opposition from neighbours, including a petition against the development signed by 18 residents, leading to its withdrawal on Tuesday.
Residents voiced concerns over the potential loss of a family home, increased pressure on parking, and the risk of noise pollution and anti-social behaviour.
Angela Allan cited “The loss of a family home from the housing stock” and “increased pressure on parking spaces” as reasons for objecting.
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“An increase in waste and litter may pose a health hazard to the occupants and neighbouring properties.
“There is an increased risk of a fire due to the number of tenants and lack of appropriate safety measures.”
Beth Fisher, a direct neighbour, also objected, raising concerns about noise, parking, and the impact on the small community feel of the street.
“I believe this will increase noise pollution, car parking spaces are already limited on the street and adding flats will only increase this problem,” she said.
“This street has a small community where we know each other, and adding flats will increase the divide for someone to make more money.”
Mr and Mrs Carter, owners of a neighbouring property, shared similar parking concerns, fearing additional vehicles from No. 49 would add to existing friction.
The plans did not include new parking spaces, and no biodiversity impact was noted due to the site’s concrete-finished rear yard.
Waste management plans included disposal of foul sewage via the mains sewer.