Children’s care home at 79 Peveril Road, Beeston

“The application is brought to the Committee at the request of Cllr Carr. The application has been called to Planning Committee due to concerns regarding parking in this area and is subject to investigation by Nottinghamshire County Council Highways Authority. Purpose of the Report 1.1 The application seeks planning permission for the proposed change of use from dwelling (C3) to a residential children’s care home (C2). 2.”

“The ground floor will be changed to create a staff room/office for overnight along with the existing kitchen and lounge/dining area. The application has been submitted with a bike storage plan, care management plan, missing person protocol, noise and antisocial behaviour plan, parking plan and security statement. The residential children’s home will be for up to two children aged between 8- 16 years with emotional and behavioural difficulties.”

“The application site consists of a two storey semi-detached dwelling, with a rear garden and off road parking to the principle elevation. The dwelling is located within a residential area with a mix of semi-detached and detached dwellings.”

“The application site is located within close proximity to Beeston Town Centre and good access to public transport. There is parking for three vehicles within the site and there is unrestricted on street parking, but given the level of parking within the site on street parking should not be required.”

“22/00269/CLUP - Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from dwelling house (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (Class C4) – withdrawn application and not implemented.”

“The proposal is for a change of use from a dwelling (Class C3) to a residential children’s care home (Class C2) and would provide specialist care and accommodation for up to two young people aged between 8-16 years with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties EBD). Within the submitted planning statement the daily operations would resemble those of a typical family home, with consistent routines and supervision in place to ensure a calm and orderly atmosphere.”

“Planning Committee 8 October 2025 6.2.2 The proposed use of the dwelling is considered to retain the residential nature of the dwelling and as such, subject to the matters below, is considered to be acceptable in principle.”

“The main issue relates to whether the principal of the proposed change of use from a dwelling (Class C3) to a residential children’s care home (Class C2) is acceptable. Considerations regarding design, neighbour amenity and the impact on highway safety will also be assess as part of the report.”

“Broxtowe Borough Council Environmental Health Department has no objection but requested informatives regarding construction hours and burning of waste…”

“Nottinghamshire County Council – Children and Family Services has commented on the application and stated Nottinghamshire Children and Family Service has no major concerns or objections to the proposed change, but as the applicant is a new provider to Nottinghamshire then it is advised the applicant contact NCC Children’s and Family Services.”

“Houses built as community family homes, some have been subject to considerable alterations, sadly, reducing the community family homes to multiple occupation houses; • This change will be even more different with less chance of building a community than ever; • Visitors both personal and health care generating even more traffic on an already busy road; • Residents are also having difficulties accessing/leaving their home due to excessive and dangerous parking; • The houses…”

“Having considered all of the evidence before them, the Committee commenced the debate. Concern was voiced about the number of such properties opening in the borough, ensuring the quality of care of children in such properties, and the plans in place to address any issues that arise. It was clarified that the terms of the application necessitated that the scheme should be in line with its submitted details and plans.”

“Comments were made concerning parking, amenity for local residents, and the little information that the Council has about the management of such properties.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be approved.”