A new children's home will be set up in Gateshead despite a petition opposing the application on the grounds it will "blight the area".
A mid-terrace property on Saltwell Place, Bensham is now set to house up to four children at a time. The application, submitted by Miss Kerry Brannen of KerryLynneCare, told councillors the home would be managed by three day shift and two night shift members of staff.
However, council documents stated a petition with 14 names was submitted in opposition to the home.
