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Search the Public Notice PortalResidents said they have been deeply affected by controversial plans to expand an existing HMO, which have since been refused.
Rachael Wood described the situation as “incredibly emotive” and told councillors it has been “really impactful on our lives”.
She gave her impassioned plea at the Eastleigh Local Area Committee on April 15, as a decision was due to be made on ahe Archers Road eight-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO).
Developer and reality TV star Reuben Wincott applied to turn the existing six-bed HMO into an eight-bed.
This was met with a flurry of objections and backlash from those living in the area.
“I chose this area ten years ago because it is family-friendly and we have a great community,” Ms Wood said, adding that many neighbours felt the development did not reflect what the area needs.
She said: “I have observed the behaviour of this individual, Reuben Wincott, with him being really aggressive in his nature. If we allow this behaviour to continue, then we, and the council, will have more issues in the future.
“We don’t have a problem as a community with improvements, but this is about money and lining this developer’s pockets. He has no care or interest in the community. He has no care for us as individuals or residents.”
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More than 30 residents attended the Eastleigh Borough Council meeting on Wednesday, April 15.
Four written objections were submitted and read out, while several verbal objections were made.
Among those speaking out against the plans was Simon Winwood, who lives next door to the property in Archers Road.
Speaking at the meeting, he said: “This developer has no care or respect for any of the neighbours who live here or their homes.
“He needs to be stopped. We have spent lifetimes living here, loving these homes and growing up here.”
Another resident said: “We feel completely disregarded and very let down by the council.
“We are certain that if the same thing were happening in a wealthier part of the borough, it would have been stopped by now.
“This development has already caused serious inconvenience, and what has already been allowed will impact the quality of life of many local residents.”
The plans to expand the HMO were refused by councillors following a unanimous vote.
Mr Wincott applied to change the property only a few months after he was granted planning permission for the six-bed HMO.
The first application outlined proposals for six bedrooms and two storage rooms.
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