Children’s home at 16 Needham Road, Luton

“25/01326/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 four children. Erection of associated bin and cycle stores.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Consultation Responses Technical Consultation 10. The application was notified to technical consultees, and no significant issues have been raised towards the development. Conditions have been recommended and, where appropriate and reasonable, these have been incorporated into the conditions as set out at ‘Appendix 1’ and summarised above. The technical consultees, together with the responses received, are captured at ‘Appendix 2’ of this report.”

“Facts of the Application Material Site Details Strategic Allocation: N/A Conservation Area: N/A Setting of a Listed Building: N/A Flood Risk Zone: Flood Zone 1 Other: N/A Sustainability Car Parking: Existing Provision: Proposed Provision: Cycle Parking: Existing Provision: Proposed Provision: Public Transport: Proximity of Train Station: 1.33 km Proximity of Busway: 5.25km Parking Controls: N/A Public Consultation Press Notice: No Site Notice: Yes Direct…”

“25/01326/COU (Ref 9) The Principal Planning Officer reported on Application 25/01326/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 four children and erection of associated bin and cycle stores. The application was notified to 12 neighbouring properties, and a site notice was displayed. No representations had been received to date.”

“The recommendation as moved by the Chair was seconded and Members voted in support of the application. Resolved: (i) That the application as set out in the report (Ref 9) be approved. (ii) That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the report (Ref 9).”