Change of use plans could see a property in a conservation area in Kirkley, Lowestoft converted into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for asylum seekers.

The property at 350 London Road South, Kirkley in Lowestoft could be converted into a 16-bedroom HMO, which will house the asylum seekers and be managed by Serco Ltd, as plans are lodged with East Suffolk Council. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The nine-bedroom property on the corner of London Road South and Rectory Road could be converted into housing for 16 asylum seekers - provided plans get the go-ahead.

Proposals to turn the property at 350 London Road South into a "16-bedroom HMO, which will house the asylum seekers" and be managed by Serco Ltd, were submitted to

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