Changing a residential property into a children’s home on the east side of Liverpool could lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour, it has been claimed.
Proposals have been put forward to the city council to repurpose a residential dwelling on Stoneville Road, Old Swan, for the purposes of a Ofsted regulated children’s home. However, the plans have attracted criticism during a public consultation phase with the L13 community.
According to documents made public by Liverpool Council, the application seeks to remodel a two-storey mid terraced property on Stoneville Road, which is currently a single dwelling house. Under the plans put forward by Daniel Shapcott, the building would be repurposed into a children’s home to care for two young people aged between 10 and 18.
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The plans said the property would be occupied by two young people, a maximum of two carers, a residential social worker and housing manager at any one time. However, objections have been made by a city councillor and members of the public.
Cllr William Shortall, who represents Old Swan, said the development would lead to an increase in parking, noise and raised concerns over the security of surrounding properties. Further worries were issued around the size of the property and the suitability of it.
Comments were also left by objectors who said they had concerns “over behaviour of visiting family members” and a potential increase in anti-social behaviour should the proposals go-ahead. Others said the new children’s home could “cause mental health issues for the elderly” and impact a neighbouring pet’s safety.
Mr Shapcott’s plans would include making cosmetic improvements to the interior of the property, according to the documents made public. They added how the property would also have health and safety improvements via installing smoke alarms, fire blankets and fire extinguishers.
There are no external alterations proposed as part of this application. Liverpool Council planning officers have deemed the plans to be acceptable and have recommended they be approved when local authority planning committee members meet next Tuesday at Liverpool Town Hall.
Plans have also been submitted for a nursery to be installed at a previously mixed use building on South Drive, Knotty Ash. It has also been recommended for approval for Tuesday’s meeting.
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