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"Homeless hostel plan for former student housing in Coventry"

Postby dutchman » Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:37 am

New plans have been submitted for the site in Earlsdon

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Student housing could be turned into a new homeless hostel in Coventry.

Spring Housing Association has lodged a bid to change the use of 6-7 Spencer Road, in Earlsdon, from a student home into supported housing for the homeless.

The site would provide temporary accommodation for up to 26 people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with a full 24-hour support service on site.

A planning application was submitted at the end of December with a decision expected in mid-February. A consultation is open until February 2.

Spring Housing said the site could be open and ready to accept referrals from Coventry City Council by October 2021, if it is approved.

The site has been used as student accommodation but was previously home to Spencer Newman House – a 21-bed care home.

The student plans converted that into a 24-bed house and a further four-bed house in multiple occupation, with a total of 28 bedrooms across three storeys.

New plans will retain the layout but convert a ground-floor bedroom into an office for staff.

Communal areas will continue to be provided for residents at the ground floor, including communal kitchen areas, a dining room, lounge and games area, as well as laundry room.

Access to the site will also remain unchanged with car parking provided to the rear and front of the property for both staff.

Spring Housing submitted a similar bid to change the use of student housing to a homeless hostel on 60 Radford Road last year, with the application yet to be decided.

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Re: "Homeless hostel plan for former student housing in Coventry"

Postby dutchman » Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:39 am

Asylum seekers? :roll:
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Re: "Homeless hostel plan for former student housing in Coventry"

Postby rebbonk » Thu Jan 14, 2021 3:12 pm

dutchman wrote:Asylum seekers? :roll:


I prefer the term, 'illegal immigrants' because that's what most of them are.
Of course it'll fit; you just need a bigger hammer.
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