Inside the quiet British town locals fear will be transformed forever by HMO explosion

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Inside the quiet British town locals fear will be transformed forever by HMO explosion.

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When the Prime Minister spoke about the unfairness of areas being turned into ‘HMO [Houses of Multiple Occupancy] Britain', residents in the Netherfield area of Nottingham took more notice than others.For them, the development of houses of multiple occupancy has quickly become a reality.Permitted Development Rights allow houses to become small HMOs without planning permission, which has meant this area has become a hotspot, with accommodation for six, or seven people with additional permission, being built in a community full of families.When one resident contacted the Labour Leader of Gedling Borough Council voicing their concerns, Councillor John Clarke said they shared their concerns but also blamed "clamour in the media" and "politicians" promoting "fear".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A resident in the area spoke to GB News anonymously out of fear for their own safety, saying they feel like they're being "surrounded" by the developments.They said: "They started appearing in...

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