URL: https://democracy.telford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=239

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: This application was for a change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small children’s residential home for up to two young persons (Use Class C2) at 181 Teagues Crescent, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6RA.   The application was before Planning Committee due to the receipt of a significant number of objections.   There were no speakers present at the meeting.   The Planning Officer informed Members that this was a full planning application for a change of use from a five bedroomed dwelling house to a small children’s residential home for up to two young persons aged 8-18 years.  The application was located within the urban area and was generally considered acceptable.  There would be no external alterations to the scale and design and would not cause harm to the street scene and the internal design was considered appropriate.  The site was in a sustainable location 0.4m from shops and 0.2m from the primary school and was compliant with Policy HO7 of the Local Plan in relation to specialist housing and Use Class C2 in relation to Housing Needs.  The supporting documentation set out that there would be three staff members with the manager working 9am-5pm and two staff who would work 24 hour shifts.  Changeover would take place at 9.45am to above on street parking.  Other visitors such as social workers or Ofsted would be infrequent and staff meetings would take place off site.   There was sufficient onsite car parking for four cars on the existing driveway and there would be no requirement for on-street parking and the Highways Authority considered there was sufficient space to manoeuvre vehicles.  The scheme complied with Policy C3 of the Telford Local Plan.  A consultation exercise had taken place and all material considerations had been addressed.  In relation to the previous refusal on the site, a Lawful Development Certificate had been assessed and the Local Planning Authority had concluded that an application for full planning permission would be required.  There were no objections from statutory consultees.   During the debate some Members considered that due to the size of the property and the application being for up to two children and that no one had attended at the meeting to spear either for or against the application there was nothing negative to say, they were in favour of children’s homes in the community and the application was supported.  Other Members did raise concerns in relation to antisocial behaviour and asked that the development allay the concerns of residents.    Upon being put to the vote it was by a majority:   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:   a)    The conditions set out within the report (with authority to finalise Condition(s) and reasons for approval to be delegated to Development Management Service Delivery Manager).

Date of Decision: September 10, 2025