Joiners Arms, Newton by the Sea

Church Repurpose
in Ryton

Graphic image for a Church conversion to HMO conversion in Ryton, Gateshead by Mimas Residential.

The former church in Ryton posed a unique opportunity and challenge – purchased without prior consultation, with the intention of converting it into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Despite facing rejection for the initial proposal, our team navigated through complexities, secured planning approval, and found an alternative solution that added value to the property.

Project Overview

  • Location: The Ark at Crawcrook, Ryton
  • Objective: Conversion of a former church into a residential space.
  • Deliverables: Planning approval for 3 residential units.

Value Provided

We believe in finding innovative solutions that add tangible value. In the Ryton project, we provided:

  1. Adaptive Design Triumph: Despite initial setbacks with the rejected HMO proposal, our team successfully secured planning approval for three residential units, ensuring the property’s economic viability.
  2. Alternative Viable Solution: Rather than yielding to rejection, we proactively sought alternative solutions that not only complied with regulations but also added value to the property.
Plan for a Church conversion to HMO conversion in Ryton, Gateshead by Mimas Residential.

Key Achievements

  1. Community Engagement Success: Overcoming local resistance, our team engaged with the community to address concerns, ensuring a harmonious transformation of the former church that respected the neighborhood’s character.
  2. Strategic Planning Approval: Despite the rejection of the initial HMO proposal, our team’s strategic thinking resulted in planning approval for three residential units, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges.
  3. Enhanced Property Value: The approved design not only adheres to regulations but also enhances the property’s value by converting a former church into functional and attractive residential units.

Challenges

The primary challenge in this project was the rejection of the HMO proposal by the council and the resistance from local residents. Mimas Residential’s engagement strategy played a pivotal role in addressing concerns, fostering community acceptance, and ultimately achieving planning approval.

Graphic image for a Church conversion to HMO conversion in Ryton, Gateshead by Mimas Residential.

Want to discuss your project?

The Ryton project exemplifies Mimas Residential’s commitment to overcoming challenges with strategic design thinking. From a rejected HMO proposal to a successful planning approval for three residential units, our team’s adaptability and community engagement turned this former church into a valuable asset. Explore our portfolio for more success stories where we have transformed unconventional spaces into economically viable and harmonious environments.

 If you have a project in mind, let’s discuss how we can turn your vision into reality.

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Mimas Residential
Seaton View House, Double Row
New Hartley
Tyne & Wear
NE25 0PP

Email contactus@mimasresidential.com

Mimas Residential
Seaton View House, Double Row
New Hartley
Tyne & Wear
NE25 0PP

Email contactus@mimasresidential.com

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