Temporary homeless accommodation at 54 Stockheath Road, Havant

What was proposed

The application sought to convert a vacant retirement home into temporary accommodation for homeless families, with refurbishment, landscaping, parking and storage works.

“Application for a change of use of a vacant retirement home to provide temporary accommodation for homeless families in the borough of Havant.”

“The proposed works include the remodelling and refurbishment of the existing two- storey building, together with the demolition of the existing lean-to canopy and conservatory, which are in poor condition, replacement boundary treatment and bin store building as well as alterations to fenestration.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is a former care home beside the Leigh Park Local District Centre, with a supermarket to the west and homes to the east.

“This application site comprises a detached property at single storey height with accommodation in the roof located on the north side of Stockheath Road. This building was in previous use as a care home and has since been purchased by Havant Borough Council for the purposes outlined in this application.”

“The site is located on the boundary with the Leigh Park Local District Centre with the LIDL supermarket sited immediately to the west of the site. To the east of the site are residential properties.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions allowed extensions, additional bedrooms, and a change of use involving care bedrooms, a lounge and an extension.

“Planning Application - APP/13/00304 - Single storey extensions to northern and southern wing and front elevation to provide 4No. additional resident bedrooms. (Revised Application). Permit 24/05/2013.”

“Planning Application - APP/18/00066 - Change of use from residential to provide 4No. care bedrooms and lounge, construction of extension to side and rear with link to adjacent Fawnhope care home. Permit 18/04/2018.”

Officer report

Local representations

Twenty-eight neighbouring properties were consulted and no representations were received.

“This application was publicised in accordance with the Council's Local Code of Corporate Governance and the Statement of Community Involvement.”

“Neighbouring properties consulted (as defined by the Statement of Community Involvement)”

Officer report

Who spoke

A written deputation was submitted on behalf of the applicant, and members considered views raised by deputees.

Members’ discussion

Members asked about likely residents, internal noise safeguards and parking, and praised the proposed use and reuse of the disused building.

“Members praised the proposed use and repurpose of a currently disused building.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted permission subject to the listed conditions, following completion of the legal agreement and agreement to pre-commencement conditions.

“RESOLVED that application APP/25/00081 be granted permission subject to:”

Minutes