Children’s care home at 38 High Elm Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham

“117538/COU/25 DEPARTURE: No Change of use of dwellinghouse to use as accommodation for supported living (Class C2) for up to 4 children with a manager and deputy, plus upto 3 carers, two of whom would stay overnight on a rota basis.”

“The site features a front driveway area with parking for 4no. cars, a rear patio and rear garden area. Side and rear boundaries are formed of well-established hedges and trees, whilst to the front is a brick wall with metal railings and gate access. PROPOSAL This application seeks planning permission for a change of use of the property from a single dwelling house in a C3 use class to a children’s care home within the C2 use class (residential institution).”

“H/64455 - Erection of first floor front extensions, front dormer and extensions to front elevation incorporating new porch and extended kitchen. Erection of a first floor rear extension and 2 rear dormers. Alterations to roof design and increase in overall height to form two storey dwelling. Approved with conditions 12.06.2006”

“H/49751 - Erection of side extension with accommodation within ground floor and roofspace. Erection of dormer to rear facing roofslope. Approved with conditions 29.08.2000”

“Children’s Services – In terms of size and location, the property seems appropriate for a children’s home. Proposed staff to child ratio seems reasonable. We have seen a huge number of new providers submitting similar planning applications and if all these become Ofsted registered, we will have more than enough EBD (emotional, behavioural difficulties) provision within the Borough. LHA – No objections on highways grounds.”

“Waste Management Team – no objection, subject to provision of correct bin sizes. REPRESENTATIONS”

“Objections have been received from 35no. neighbouring properties, summarised as follows: •Contribution towards traffic issues on the road •Inappropriate location for institutional care use •Concerns regarding the experience and suitability of the operator •Disturbance from comings and goings of staff and deliveries •Additional parking and noise concerns •Lack of demonstrable local need •Insufficient good neighbour policy document with inadequate safeguards •Conflict with…”

“It was moved and seconded that planning permission be refused.”

“The motion was put to the vote and declared lost.”