Controversial AirBnB plans rejected after 'comments war' and fears hotel would 'completely decimate' local neighbourhood

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Plans to turn a house in Royton into a controversial Airbnb have been rejected after the application sparked a ‘comments war’ online.

Mohammed Mahmood asked for retrospective planning permission to lease out his four-bed property on Rochdale Road. But neighbours complained the ‘quiet, well-thought-of area’ near Tandle Hill Country Park would be ‘decimated’ by the holiday let business due to noise and parking concerns. READ NEXT: 'Every time I walk down the street, people stop me' The property, which is still being advertised as a ‘whole property let’ for up to 12 people, on Airbnb.co.uk despite the decision, has already been subject to a number of noise complaints according to council officers.

Oldham Council decided the new use would lead to an ‘unacceptable’ loss of privacy, increased noise and loss of parking amenities for residents, after receiving a total of 24 objections on their online portal.

One resident, who has lived in the area for 46 years, was ‘dismayed and upset’ by the plans, claiming they had ‘never felt unsafe [in the area] until now’ and were worried about anti-social behaviour by guests. “This domestic dwelling is not set in a tourist hot-spot,” wrote another, claiming that neighbours had already had ‘abusive run-ins’ with tradespeople renovating the home.