‘Oppressive’ 19-Bedroom HMO in Weston-super-Mare Approved by One Vote
Monday, April 20, 2026
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In a tightly contested decision, councillors in Weston-super-Mare voted by a single vote to approve plans for a 19-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO), despite strong objections from council planning officers. The approval paves the way for the redevelopment of the long-derelict Grand Central Hotel, a prominent landmark opposite the Grand Pier.
Developers propose converting the historic Grand Central Hotel, vacant for decades, into 28 flats. However, they argued that without permission to create a large HMO in the adjoining extensions on York Street, the project would not be financially viable.