Supported living accommodation at 15 Silverdale Street, Kempston, Bedford

“Planning Permission is sought for a change of use from an existing four bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a supported living accommodation (Use Class C2) for up to 3 adult residents, supported by two full-time and two part-time staff members. There are no external alterations proposed.”

“The proposed development seeks permission for the change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to supported living accommodation (Use Class C2) for up to 3 adult residents requiring care and support, including associated staffing and ancillary office/sensory support space.”

“The application site is situated on Silverdale Street, within Kempston and comprises of a one storey detached bungalow. Access is at Silverdale Street where parking is available within the street and on a private driveway.”

“In planning policy terms, the site is within Urban Area Boundary of Bedford and Kempston. The site is not within a Conservation Area and benefits from full Permitted Development rights.”

“02/02584/FUL-Front extension to form integral garage. Permitted.”

“24/01270/FUL-Single storey front, side and rear extensions, new glazed porch and detached outbuilding/store/activity room in rear garden. Permitted.”

“The proposed use, when having regard to the proposed day to day use and the number of occupiers and staff, would not be significantly different from the use of a four bedroom residential dwelling and would not be considered to result in any unacceptable residential amenity concerns, particularly in terms of noise and car movements.”

“In regard to impact on parking and highway safety, the on-site parking provision would be considered acceptable and the existing and proposed parking requirement would be almost identical and 4 spaces are provided on site. Visitor levels would not be expected to be significantly more than those associated with a four bedroom family home and the on street parking available could reasonably accommodate the overspill car parking from the development.”

“Kempston Town Council Objection. Need further clarification from Adult Services regarding the certification and operational management of the proposed use and a revised parking plan. Highways (Development Control) Officer No objection subject to conditions on widening the access and crossover, and the provision on cycle parking. Env Health & Trading Standards Do not consider noise and vibration to be a material planning issue. Scientific Officer No comments received.”

“The application was advertised to the general public by the way of neighbour letters in accordance with the requirements of Article 15 (5) of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015 (as amended). 13 adjoining neighbours were notified.”

“- 78 - No comments have been received in response to the neighbour consultations.”

“That permission be granted in respect of the above application in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control.”

“- 88 - 03. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order, with or without modification) the property shall be used solely as a supported living accommodation (Use Class C2) for a maximum of three (3) adult residents (18 years old and above) and four (4) members of staff at any one time and for no other purpose within the Use Class C2 whatsoever,…”

“Bin storage shall accord with Bedford Borough Council's Technical Guidance: Waste and Recycling in New Developments and meet the requirements of a commercial contract, and thereafter be retained. REASON: In the interest of amenity and in accordance with Policy 29(viii) and 32(v), of the adopted Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030 and Bedford Borough Council Technical Guidance: Waste & Recycling in New Developments (2021). 05.”