Waltham Forest Council has received over 80 objections regarding The Antelope's ongoing use as an HMO since its closure in 2014. While the first and second floors were converted into shared living spaces, it faced legal scrutiny due to previous unlawful conversions. At a recent planning committee meeting, the landlord obtained permission to retain the HMO's operation, which has been linked to neighborhood disorder. Residents advocate for restoring the historic pub to its social hub status, expressing concerns about both its physical state and increasing issues in the area.
'The Antelope is more than just bricks and mortar, its future is not being addressed,' a local resident lamented, emphasizing the building's historic and social significance.
A representative for the landlord argued that the formal conversion would grant the council greater power to manage the HMO and improve security and oversight.
Despite opposition, the landlord successfully secured planning permission for The Antelope’s HMO, which had faced scrutiny since unlawful conversions were identified earlier.
Residents voiced concerns about increased disorder linked to the HMO's presence, but the council stated these issues were civil matters, beyond their jurisdiction.
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