Representation Against HMO Application for Student Accommodation on Ruchill Street

1. Overconcentration of HMOs (A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property where three or more people, forming two or more households, live and share amenities like bathrooms, toilets, or kitchens, and it requires a license from the local council), in the Area: The local Canal ward area already has a high concentration of HMOs, particularly student accommodation. Granting this application would exacerbate this issue, leading to an imbalance in the local housing market. This concentration is detrimental to the social cohesion of the neighbourhood, as it reduces the availability of family homes and disrupts the established residential character of the area.