Councillors oppose plan for emergency homeless dwelling

PLANS to create a four-bedroom HMO in Connah's Quay to help prevent homelessness in Flintshire are facing opposition by local councillors.

- By ALEC DOYLE Local Democracy Reporter

D2 Propco is partnering with Flintshire County Council's Housing and Communities department to provide emergency accommodation through Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) for adults and young people at risk of homelessness to prevent them ending up on the streets.

The partnership will replace the use of expensive hotel or B&B placements and is anticipated to save the authority £3.2million over three years.

But the latest proposal to turn a three bedroom house on Dee Road on Connah's Quay into a four-bedroom HMO has run into opposition from local members.

Cllr Ros Mansell has submitted opposition to the plans, stating: "There are too many HMOs in Connah's Quay.

"There are not enough parking spaces for residents in Dee Road at present which is already causing problems.