A campaign is under way to halt plans to turn a family home into a four-bedroom house in multiple occupation.
Protesters gathered from around Begonia Avenue, Carnation Road, Harper Green Road and Daffodil Road, Farnworth, last week in opposition to the plan for the Begonia Avenue house.
They cited concerns about parking shortages, the potential for anti-social behaviour and the fear it could set a precedent for further houses in the area being converted into HMOs.
One resident said: "This will have a huge impact on my family and our daily lives.
"Parking is already difficult here and with multiple tenants, it will only get worse.
Protesters are calling for the plans to be rejected (Image: Public) "We are also very worried about noise and other disturbances."
The plans were received and validated by Bolton Council on Tuesday, August 12 and came just months after the authority approved tougher planning rules on HMOs.
Before the council approved the article four directive in June, anyone could convert a house into HMOs for up to six people without planning permission.
But now all HMOs regardless of size must have planning approval.
The plans have been put before Bolton Council (Image: RT Design Architectural and Surveying Service) The Begonia Avenue campaigners have argued that the new policy strengthens their case and have called on planning committee members to refuse the bid.
They say the estate was designed for families, and that allowing conversions risks undermining the community feel of the area.
A design and access statement from RT Design Architectural and Surveying Service said the house has been vacant and work was already underway to convert it before the new rules.
It also said that the plan would help meet the needs both locally and nationally for new houses.
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The statement also said that a range of measures would be undertaken to try and deter crime and anti-social behaviour.
It said: "To deter vandalism, anti-social behaviour and theft, the rear of the property will be provided with security cameras and an external lighting system in line with SBD guidelines, implementing lighting compatible with CCTV surveillance.
"All occupants should be provided with a crime prevention pack/welcome pack, advising them how to stay safe and reduce the crime risk."
Bolton Council will aim to decide whether to approve the bid by October 7 this year.