Plans to convert a family home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been withdrawn after receiving almost 40 objections.

According to proposals submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council, the property, 47 Eastbrook Road, Portslade, was going to house six people.

This would have required the terraced home to have a rear extension and a loft conversion.

The interior would have had to be rearranged to make space for two bedrooms on each floor, as well as an open plan kitchen, dining and living room area.

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But 37 neighbouring residents raised objections.

One said: "These properties are not designed for multi occupancy, they are small terraced houses.

"There is already a significant issue with parking and traffic on this road which raises safety issues for residents.

"This is a residential area with families and professionals, most of which own their homes.

"There will be unnecessary additional noise, traffic, sewage and potential antisocial behaviour."

Another person living in the street said: "Eastbrook Road is one of the few affordable roads in the Brighton and Hove area for young families, and it is enjoyed by such residents for its tranquil atmosphere.

"Introducing a six-resident HMO into this environment would inevitably disrupt this peaceful ambience, leading to increased noise levels and disturbances detrimental to the quality of life for current residents.

"Eastbrook Road already faces challenges with parking; adding accommodation for six occupants without adequate provision for parking spaces would potentially exacerbate this issue."

One neighbour said: "There is already a serious shortage of affordable family homes in the area and this development will make this problem even worse and set a bad precedent for the area, especially at a time when the council has made it a stated aim to increase the provision of family homes to bring families back into the city."

Another said: "These terraced houses cannot suitably accommodate six separate adults living among them and will lead to cramped conditions that will have a detrimental effect on their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing."

The plans were withdrawn by the applicant last week.