Supported living accommodation at Nazareth House, Liverpool Road, Crosby

“Proposal: DC/2025/00401 Change of use of Nazareth Villa from children's home to supported living accommodation including the insertion of new windows, a replacement gate, a cycle store and reconfigured hard surfacing and ancillary works following the removal of a fire escape and ladder.”

“DC/2025/00402 Listed Building Consent for remodelling and refurbishment works to the external and internal fabric of Nazareth Villa and ancillary works.”

“The site comprises Nazareth House (that portion called Crosby House only) which is a Grade II Listed Italianate villa built in the early-mid 19 th century which replaced an earlier Crosby House located on Liverpool Road in Crosby. The building is located in the northwest corner and is the oldest part of the wider Nazareth House site which also includes Nazareth House Chapel, a Non-designated Heritage Asset (NDHA) and currently functions as a care home.”

“There have been various planning applications on the site, none of which are relevant to this scheme.”

“The proposal seeks planning permission and Listed Building Consent for the change of use of Nazareth Villa from a children’s home to supported living accommodation for homeless individuals. The scheme includes associated physical alterations, including the insertion of new windows, installation of a replacement gate, provision of a cycle store, reconfiguration of hard surfacing, and ancillary works following the removal of an external fire escape and ladder.”

“The proposal includes remodelling, and refurbishment works to the application site to provide 3 self-contained accommodation units and 7 private en-suite rooms with associated ancillary space including communal living accommodation, counselling rooms and office administration space. The use would accommodate a maximum of 10 individuals at one time.”

“Conservation Manager No objection subject to conditions.”

“Highways Manager No objection subject to conditions.”

“- Proximity to schools and nurseries and safeguarding concerns, regarding the safety and wellbeing of children. - Potential adverse impact on vulnerable adults residing at Nazareth House, with fears that the development may compromise their sense of security. - Possible increase in criminal activity and antisocial behaviour associated with the proposal. - The development could negatively affect the mental health of nearby residents, including parents and families.”

“- Dissatisfaction with the limited information provided about the proposal, particularly the short notice given prior to consultation. - Lack of meaningful community consultation and concerns about transparency and the exclusion of local voices from the decision-making process.”

“DC/2025/00401 (Planning Application) be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and in Late Representations; and…”