A Bedford house could provide “comprehensive” support for children in their daily lives if plans are approved.
Bedford Borough Council has received a planning application to convert 22 Chessington Close, Bedford into a residential care home for up to two children.
The applicants said the purpose of the home is to provide “comprehensive” support for children in their daily lives.
This includes offering emotional support to help them cope with challenges, social support to encourage positive interactions and relationships, and educational support to foster their “academic growth”.
They added that the aim is to lay a “strong and fundamental foundation” that prepares them for successful and fulfilling adult lives The “target group” will be children with learning disabilities and mental health disorders.
The applicants suggested two scenarios, two children will require 1:1 support or one child on a 2:1 support. Both would be provided by two staff members and a registered manager.
During the night depending on the assessment, there can be either one staff member or one awake and one sleeping in. They said the property will operate in a very similar day-to-day fashion as a self-contained family home.
More information can be found on the council’s planning portal, reference 24/01518/COU. The overall consultation expiry date is Thursday, 5 September 2024.
By John Guinn
Local Democracy Reporter
