Residents are concerned after an application was submitted for a home for teenagers in Hucknall. The planning application was submitted to Ashfield District Council on December 15, 2022 by the applicant Positive Independence, which provides support accommodation for young people aged 16 and over.
The organisation supports each young person with the level of support required based on their individual needs, whether that means constant staff availability or only a few hours each week. The proposed location of the site is Dale Close, Hucknall, is a residential cul-de-sac where many households are retired or have young families.
The application requests to change the use of a property from a residential building to a small care home for two children, which also includes the need for an additional parking space, five full time employees and two part time employees. A decision is expected on the planning application by mid March.
