'Absolutely every step out of line will be reported': Neighbours object to Telford five-bed HMO plan

Neighbours have objected to plans to turn a Telford house into a five-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in their area.

The owner of the property has written to Telford & Wrekin Council to check whether they have permitted development rights for the property in Teagues Crescent, Trench.

"Parking is bad around this part of Teagues Crescent," wrote one objector.

"And the drive is not big enough for a minimum of five cars to be parked, with the school on the road it is already busy."

Another objector wrote: "Many vulnerable people live around here. And absolutely every step out of line will be reported."

The parents of two children with special needs have told council planners that "all the noise and disruption would have a detrimental effect".

There were also claims that a blind bend and junction made the area a "death trap”.

Another objector is concerned about the potential occupants of the proposed HMO having "some form of behavioural and social problems or some form of police record”.

Applicant Pavinder Singh has applied for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed change of use to a house in multiple occupation.

Mr Singh has told council planners that the property has a “long-established domestic use”.

“The proposals submitted sit within the general permitted development order guidelines for permitted development,” he wrote.

“A lawful development certificate is being applied for to establish this formally.”

Council officials are set to make an assessment of whether the application will need to go through the full planning process.

Learn more about the application on the Telford & Wrekin Council planning portal (reference number TWC/2026/0421).