In appeal documents submitted, the applicant argues the council failed to produce objective evidence that accommodating one additional resident would result in material planning harm. The appeal states the property already benefits from a Certificate of Lawful Development allowing occupation by six people as a Class C4 HMO, meaning the principle of HMO use has already been established. The proposal attracted local attention when it was refused by the council, following concerns over the effect of an additional resident on the surrounding area. It also came after an earlier dispute over neighbouring HMO proposals, where residents criticised a lack of consultation before plans were brought forward. The latest appeal will now be determined by a Planning Inspector, who will decide whether the council's refusal should stand or be overturned.