Hundreds of people have objected to plans for turning a care home in Hove into a hostel for homeless people.
The scheme goes before Brighton and Hove Council's planning committee on Wednesday.
Planning officer Steve Walker is recommending councillors refuse permission for the scheme in Eaton Gardens, Hove.
He said the council wanted to resist the loss of nursing homes that could meet new national minimum standards.
Many objectors are worried there would be increased noise and fear some of the homeless would suffer from drink or drug addiction and mental health problems.
Police said short-term hostel use might be associated with an increase in crime.
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