Children's home at 2 Vallance Road, Liverpool

“The application is for the use of a semi-detached dwellinghouse as a Use Class C2 Children’s Residential Home for the accommodation of up to three children between the ages of 11 and 17 years of age. Two staff would be present on shift at all times. A single-storey side extension is proposed in order to accommodate the space requirements of the staff component.”

“This application seeks planning permission to erect a single storey side extension in connection with the use of the premises as a Childrens Home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of three children between 7 and 17 years old.”

“The application site is located at the junction of Vallance Road to the southwest and Townsend Land to the southeast and contains a two storey semi-detached dwellinghouse set back from the edge of the footway by a garden behind a 1.2 metre high close board fence and precast concrete kickboard. There is a paved triangular area of ground between the front boundaries of the semi-detached dwellings and the footway at the junction.”

“Owing to the roughly triangular shape of the application site, there is a large garden area to the side and rear of the dwelling.”

“Having carefully assessed each of these matters and recognising the objection to the proposal, it is recommended that the application is approved subject to conditions including those required to regulate the number of occupants and the amount of comings and goings to the site, as well as ensuring adequate sound proofing to protect the amenity of occupants of adjoining properties.”

“The site offers suitable accommodation, good outdoor space, and access to schools, services, and public transport. The proposal therefore complies with relevant Local Plan Page 138 Agenda Item 6”

“Children and Young Peoples Services Concerns expressed in terms of the location of the home. There are 11 other Children’s Homes with an L4 postcode and 36 semi independent services also in this postcode area and this represents saturation in that area.”

“Unaware of Bright Futures having contacted the council about needs in terms of the development of more children’s home’s in Liverpool. Bright Futures have 2 other homes in L4 and these have not been used for Liverpool Children. Early on when the first home opened they received an inadequate grading with Ofsted whilst supporting a child from another local authority, this raised concerns. This home is now rated good, the other home they have has not yet been inspected.”

“Publicity Consultation has been undertaken by way of notification letters sent to 4 adjacent properties and an email notification to the Ward Councillor on 16.10.2025.”

“Neighbour Comments An objection was received from a neighbour on the following grounds: • Effect on property value; • Noise and disturbance during alterations • Parking during alterations and once the facility is in operation • Loss of availability of hardstanding space in front of home for family carers.”

“The Planning Case Officer summarised the application and answered questions relating to saturation and engagement. The Committee were…”

“That consideration of this application be deferred pending a full report from Children’s Services relating to the impact on local residents.”

“25F/2734 to erect a single storey side extension at 2 Vallance Road, Liverpool 4, in connection with the use of the premises as a Children's Home (Use Class C2), be approved subject to Conditions as proposed by the Director of Planning and Building Control. _____”

“That the recommendation as set out above, to grant the application, be approved, with an additional Informative that the Applicant has dialogue with Children’s Services in order to protect local residents.”