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# Owner withdraws plan to convert Lichfield property into HMO after opposition from local residents
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/owner-withdraws-plan-to-convert-lichfield-property-into-hmo-after-opposition-from-local-residents/
- Published: 2023-04-05T15:50:37.000Z
- Updated: 2023-04-05T15:50:48.000Z
- Description: The owner of a property in Lichfield says plans to turn it into a house of multiple occupancy have been withdrawn after concerns were raised by local residents.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Planning, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

The owner of a property in Lichfield says plans to turn it into a house of multiple occupancy have been withdrawn after concerns were raised by local residents.

[The proposals](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/amended-plans-could-see-lichfield-house-converted-into-ten-bedroom-shared-property/) would have seen the three bedroom home at 133 Weston Road converted into a ten bedroom HMO.

An [original scheme had sought planning permission for a 12 bedroom property](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/neighbours-brand-plan-to-convert-lichfield-house-into-12-bedroom-shared-property-as-ridiculous/), but was later amended.

Owner Chris Ball has now confirmed he has withdrawn the application after hearing the strength of feeling from residents.

> “I have reviewed the comments and objections to my planning application for my property at 133 Weston Road with a great deal of interest.  
>  
> “Obviously, I am aware of the unprecedented levels of objection to this proposal.  
>  
> “The proposal was borne out of my personal circumstances and a desire to help with what I believed was a very moral use of a potentially large dwelling that would benefit from a development – it was not resulting from greed or exploitation on my behalf or that of the planning company as many people indicated.  
>  
> “I am now very happy to announce that with respect to the wishes and views of the neighbourhood, I am withdrawing the application.  
>  
> “It might be the case that I look at ways to improve the existing three bedroom dwelling. I hope that any future plans are not subject to the same problems.  
>  
> “Sorry for any inconvenience caused to all parties involved.”  
>  
> Chris Ball

Residents had branded the plans to create a HMO at the site as “ridiculous”, with one telling *Lichfield Live* it was “overdevelopment of the plot”.

Cllr Joanne Grange, independent representative for Chadsmead ward at Lichfield District Council, said she was happy to see the owner’s decision.

> “I am pleased to hear the planning application has been withdrawn.  
>  
> “While we can all recognise the need for a mix of accommodation in the district, a house of multiple occupancy of this scale was too much for the location and would have had a disproportionate impact on the quality of life for local residents.”  
>  
> Cllr Joanne Grange, Lichfield District Council

The issue of HMO proposals has been in the headlines this week after a separate scheme on Chapel Lane [was given the green light](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/plans-for-building-to-be-converted-into-house-of-multiple-occupancy-are-approved/) despite local opposition.