A town that has become a hotspot for "poor" and "cramped" housing is being targeted with planning applications that could make the problem even worse.
Councillors and residents say Crewe, in Cheshire, has become "overloaded" with houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) in recent years. Although Cheshire East Council has taken action on the issue, the local authority continues to be swamped with proposals.
An HMO is a house where two or more people live who are not from the same 'household' (eg a family or couple), according to the charity Shelter. They mainly include homes where separate tenants share facilities, including bathrooms and kitchens, Cheshire Live reports.
