Police have warned "there is no room for complacency" around crime after an application was submitted for a new house of multiple occupancy (HMO).

The application, submitted to Norwich City Council last week, is for the proposed conversion of a family home to a six-bed HMO in Ranworth Road.

And despite not objecting to the plans, Norfolk Constabulary issued a warning around security after looking at crime figures for the area.

In the police's statement it said: "Although Norfolk enjoys low crime levels, there is no room for complacency.

"Examination of crime figures at the site and near the vicinity in the past 24 months show incidences of residential burglary, theft from dwellings and criminal damage to vehicles.

"It's therefore important for the applicant to embrace the principles of crime prevention and security measures.

The location plan for the proposed HMO developmentThe location plan for the proposed HMO development (Image: Ayan Studios)

"We make no objection to this change of use application, however I would recommend the careful consideration of access security for this HMO."

Less than two miles away, 28 people living near another proposed HMO site in Wycliffe Road, signed a petition objecting to the plans.

Neighbours claim the plans are an over-intensive development of the site and concerned issues will drive people away from the area.

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The petition said: "We're very concerned that the size of a HMO such as this will lead to more late-night noise, loud parties, takeaway deliveries at all times of day.

The proposed site of the development in Ranworth RoadThe proposed site of the development in Ranworth Road (Image: Google Maps)

"This could ultimately drive out families from the local area."

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In August neighbours living in Newmarket Road banded together to object to plans for a 10-bed HMO with concerns around an increase in parking and traffic issues, as well as altering the character of the area.

One objector said: "The whole application is an insult to everyone and for financial benefit."

Shortly after neighbours objected to the plans the application was withdrawn from the city council's website.

Those wishing to comment on the application have until November 29 with an internal target date for officers of January 3, 2025.

Site plans for the six-bed HMOSite plans for the six-bed HMO (Image: Ayan Studios)