A MAN who was refused permission to change a home into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) has appealed against Oxford City Council's decision.

Shahzad Alaf wanted the council to approve his planning application for a semi-detached property in Benson Road, Oxford.

But the council said it would result in an 'over concentration' of HMOs in the area.

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It said there would be too many within 100 metres of street length either side of the property including side roads, creating an 'unbalanced community'.

This goes against a policy in the Sites and Housing Plan and so Mr Alaf's proposal was rejected.