Children's care home at 389 New Ashby Road, Loughborough

“The application seeks planning permission to change the use of the property from a Class C3 dwelling to a residential setting providing care for up to 2 persons between the ages of 7 and 18 (Class C2). The children have needs where they require assisted living 24 hours a day. The reason for being in care can be varied. The third bedroom will be used by staff. One member of staff will always be in attendance. One through the night then a further 1 or 2 shifts in the day.”

“The submitted planning statement outlines the details of what’s being proposed and highlights the suitability of the site for the proposed care home. Brightcare Group Ltd is an established, experienced and respected provider of care and the use will be OFSTED registered and fully supervised at all times by qualified staff to provide safe and stable living for children needing care. The children will be educated off-site, as expected.”

“The application site is a 2-storey end of terrace 3-bedroom property of brick and tile construction. The dwelling consists of a living room and kitchen on the ground floor with 3 bedrooms and a bathroom on the 1st floor. The dwelling is located on the northern side of New Ashby Road and the site surroundings are residential in nature. Loughborough University is approximately 300m from the site with playing fields and a primary school, approx. 400m from the site.”

“The property has parking for 3 vehicles at the front. There are no changes proposed to the parking situation on site.”

“Reference Description Decision Date P/17/0872/2 Change of use of property from C3 dwelling to C4 House in Multiple Occupation. Refused 30 June 2017”

“P/25/1489/2 Pre-Application Advice - Change of use from dwelling (C3) to HMO (C4) Advice given 10 November 2025”

“Principle of Development • Impact on the Amenity of Neighbouring Residential occupiers…”

“Highway considerations • Loss of a Class C3 dwelling • Biodiversity • Other matters…”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted conditionally subject to the imposition of the conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth and that the Head of Planning and Growth, in consultation with…”