Ambitious Plans to Transform Former Portland Hotel into 122-Bed HMO

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New owners Knight Wood Portfolio Limited are seeking to breathe new life into the former Portland Hotel, a building with a history of controversy, by converting it into a 122-bed HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) in Hull city centre. The proposed development would provide well-designed and comfortable HMO rooms, with generous kitchen facilities, communal areas, and amenities such as a gym, cinema room, and laundry facilities. The building's exterior would also undergo a significant makeover, featuring a refurbished mosaic tiling facade and new glazing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The application seeks to transform the former Portland Hotel into a 122-bed HMO, offering well-designed and comfortable rooms.
  • The building would have generous kitchen facilities at several locations on each floor, with each bedroom fitted with a kitchenette area for private tenants.
  • The number of occupants on each floor would be as follows: First floor: 13, Second floor: 29, Third floor: 20, Fourth floor: 20, Fifth floor: 20, and Sixth floor: 20.
  • Each floor would have sufficient facilities for washing and drying clothes, with an approximate 1:5 ratio of occupants to machines.
  • A refurbished mosaic tiling facade and new glazing would be implemented for the exterior of the building.
  • The development would include communal areas such as a gym, cinema room, and communal working areas.
  • The plans have been submitted to Hull City Council for assessment.

Statistics:

  • 122 beds in the proposed HMO development
  • 122 rooms in the proposed HMO development
  • 13 occupants on the first floor
  • 29 occupants on the second floor
  • 20 occupants on the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth floors
  • 1:5 ratio of occupants to washing machines
  • 1:5 ratio of occupants to drying machines

Sources:

  • Local newspaper or online portal
  • Hull City Council