PLANS to turn a residential property into a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) have been met with opposition from nearby residents.

Proposals seeking a certificate of lawfulness to use a property at 159 to 161 West End Road, Haydock, as a six-bedroom HMO were sent to the council.

The application, submitted by Janice Reekie, has attracted several objection letters.

Residents have cited worries over parking and vehicle congestion among their concerns.

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One said: "The current residents on this row already struggle for parking we also have three commercial properties that attracts a large amount of visitors and adds to the ongoing issues and causes a huge amount of stress and frustration".

They added: "I am worried about what type of residents this accommodation will attract. I along with the other residents have children and I do not want my children disturbed with the sheer amount of noise pollution that this amount of people in a confined space with produce".

One said the current parking arrangements are already at "breaking point".

A determination deadline for the application has been set for March 2.