Children’s care home at Mountain View Highfield, Blaina, Abertillery

“The proposed residential care home would accommodate a maximum of 4 children who would be cared for by non-resident staff working a shift pattern, with change overs occurring between 7 am and 9 am and again between 4 pm and 6 pm. Staffing levels would vary with a maximum of 5 staff (including the manager) at the property at any one time. Two staff members would sleep overnight at the property, but would not be resident staff.”

“This application relates to a detached, two storey dwelling known as ‘Mountain View’ located in Highfield, off Park View, Blaina.”

“The application site is located within a predominantly residential area, accessed off Park View to the south east of the site. There are existing residential properties to the north, east and west of the site, with the public highway of Park View to the south.”

“In conclusion, I am satisfied that the development is acceptable, and accords with LDP Policies SB1, DM1, DM2, DM14 and DM15. I therefore recommend approval accordingly.”

“In light of the above report, the application is considered to accord with LDP Policies SB1, DM1, DM2, DM14 and DM15 and it is recommended that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following condition(s):”

“Visual Amenity There are no external alterations proposed to the properties, as such the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of visual amenity.”

“As there would be a maximum of 5 staff at each property at any one time, it is considered there would be sufficient onsite parking to accommodate vehicles associated with the site. On occasions there may be additional visitors to the property like there would with any residential property e.g.”

“Highways: No objections subject to the proposed parking areas being retained in perpetuity for staff/visitors to the facility.”

“South Wales Police: No objections subject to a number of recommendations relating to security.”

“The Planning Officer pointed out an error in the report at paragraph 3.7, under the External Consultation Responses, it stated that the consultation response was from South Wales Police, however, the response was actually from Gwent Police.”

“Upon a vote being taken, it was unanimously…”

“As a Ward Member for the application area, Councillor Baldwin did not take part in the vote.”

“FURTHER RESOLVED that Planning permission be GRANTED, subject to the conditions and informatives detailed in the report and an additional informative note be added to make users aware of highway safety when exiting the property.”