Portland Halls, a student accommodation block on Portland Street in Lincoln, will be converted into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) and flats following approval from the City of Lincoln Council.
C Student Services Ltd submitted the application to split the building into four units, including a seven-bedroom HMO on the ground floor, two four-bedroom flats on the first floor, and another four-bedroom flat on the second floor. The property, located near High Street, has housed students for over 20 years.
The council approved the plans with the condition that development must begin within three years. The application did not provide a reason for the change of use.
Since 2016, Lincoln has required special planning permission for HMO conversions to regulate unregistered and unlicensed properties.
