Children's care home at 7 Pemberton Road, Admaston, Telford

What was proposed

The application sought to change a dwelling into a care home for up to three children and create a larger driveway.

“This application seeks full planning permission for the change-of-use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small children’s residential care facility (Use Class C2) and part-retrospective creation of a driveway.”

“The proposed Care Home will provide a home for up to three children between the ages of seven (7) and seventeen (17) under the care of two full- time staff members and one manager, in a safe and secure environment. The proposed care home will operate as closely as possible to a standard family household, in order to mirror a typical family environment.”

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The site and its setting

The site is a three-bedroom semi-detached corner dwelling in a residential part of Telford, with front parking and a rear garden.

“In terms of the context, the host dwelling is located within the urban area of Telford, surrounded by other residential properties. The character of the surrounding area is generally that of housing, consisting of mainly semi- detached properties.”

“The site to which the change of use relates comprises a 2-storey, three- bedroom semi-detached dwelling with parking to the front and private amenity space to the rear. The application site is a corner plot on the junction between Pemberton Road and Burnell Road, is located approximately 6 miles from Telford Town Centre, 0.1 miles from the Admaston Local Centre and approximately 1.6 miles from the Market Town of Wellington.”

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Earlier planning history

An earlier application for a ground-floor extension providing a garage and utility room was granted in 1988.

“W88/0992 – Erection of a ground floor extension to house to provide new garage and utility room – Full Granted on 30 th November, 1988.”

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Why officers supported it

Officers considered the use suitable in principle, compatible with the area, adequately parked after amendments and unlikely to harm neighbouring amenity.

“During the formal consultation period, a number of concerns have been raised regarding the impact the proposal would have on neighbouring amenity, including impacts due to increased noise; especially as the application site is a semi-detached property.”

“As a result of the amendments received, the number of staff change overs per day is considered to be limited and suitably staggered. One of the staff members will change over each day, with the changeover time being between 07:30 and 08:00, prior to the manager starting their shift.”

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What consultees and residents said

Residents, the parish council and a ward councillor objected over parking, traffic, noise, safety, privacy, safeguarding and the site’s character.

“- Proposed driveway changes are retrospective, front green space replaced entirely with tarmacadam, altering the character of the proposed and street frontage without approval. - Boundary fences between no. Burnell Road and no. Pemberton Road are responsibility of the Applicant. Fences are in disrepair. - Location for this facility is on the end of a row of semi-detached houses. - Similar use operated on Pemberton Road, causing disturbances.”

“Cllr Kim Tonks: Object: - Site is located on the corner of a busy junction. This poses several concerns with regards to traffic and parking. No capacity for pavement parking outside the property due to its proximity to the junction. Already issues with street parking on this road. More hazards created through an increase in the number of vehicles turning into and out of the drive on this busy junction.”

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Who spoke

The ward councillor spoke against the proposal for residents, while the applicant spoke in favour and addressed traffic, parking, walking and soundproofing.

The vote

The committee granted delegated authority by a majority to approve the application, subject to the report and update report conditions and informatives.

“RESOLVED: that delegated authority be granted to the Development Management Service Delivery Manager to grant planning permission (with the authority to finalise any matter including condition(s)) subject to the following:”

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The final decision

Planning permission was granted because the amended proposal was considered acceptable, policy-compliant and capable of controlling noise, parking, landscaping and the number of children.

“Having regard to the above considerations, the proposal represents a sustainable form of development that falls within the ‘built-up’ area of Telford. The proposal is considered to be acceptable in regards to scale and design and would remain in-keeping with the character and appearance of the immediate area and will not have a significantly detrimental impact upon the amenity of neighbouring residential properties.”

“Time Limit Full Details of Landscaping Details of additional insulation Parking, Loading, Unloading and Turning Area Development in Accordance with Plans Development in accordance with Planning Statement Restrict Use and Number of Children in Care (3)”

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