Children's home at 14 Needham Road, Luton

What was proposed

The application proposed converting a dwelling into a children’s home for up to three children, with associated bin and cycle stores.

“25/01301/COU Subject: Conversion and change of use of existing dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to use as a children's home (Use Class C2) for up to three children and erection of associated bin and cycle stores.”

“Site History 4. The site has no planning history relevant to the current proposal, although records indicate that the dwelling was originally granted permission and constructed in the 1980s. The Proposal 5. Conversion and change of use of existing dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to use as a children's home (Use Class C2) for up to three children and erection of associated bin and cycle stores.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached dwelling at a turning head in an area of semi-detached and detached single-family homes.

“Background The Site and Surroundings 3. The application site comprises a detached dwelling located at the turning head of Needham Road, an area characterised by a mix of semi-detached and detached dwellings in single-family occupation.”

Officer report

Who took part

The Principal Planning Officer presented the application; no one requested to speak, while Councillors Franks and Bridgen asked questions.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application and granted planning permission subject to the listed conditions, with delegated authority for minor wording changes.

“25/01301/COU (Ref 8) The Principal Planning Officer reported on Application 25/01301/COU the conversion and change of use of existing dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to use as a children's home (Use Class C2) for up to three children and erection of associated bin and cycle stores. The application was notified to 19 properties and a press and site notice posted. To date 6 representations had been received objecting to the scheme.”

“(iii) That delegated authority is granted to the Head of Planning to make minor alterations to the wording conditions, including adding and deleting conditions, following any Committee resolution to grant permission (should any be required). 5. Needham Road Luton LU4 9HD –”

Minutes