children’s home

Resident raises safety and consultation concerns over proposed Kempston children’s home

A “local resident” has formally objected to plans to convert a house in Kempston into a children’s care home, arguing that neighbours have not been given enough information about who will live...

Wentworth Drive children’s home application would fill “genuine need”

There is a “genuine need” for children's care homes in the Bedfordshire area, a planning application has said. Plans to change 111 Wentworth Drive, Bedford to a children’s care home...

Plans to convert house into a children’s home submitted to council

A proposal to convert a two-bedroom home in Glenavon Road, Bedford, into a children’s care home has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The applicant seeks permission...

Bromham children’s home approved

Plans to convert a Bromham house to a children’s home have moved forward after borough councillors approved a planning application. The application was for the change of use of 119 Stagsden...

Plans submitted for Shanbrook rural residential home for young people

Sharnbrook could gain a specialist rural placement home for young people, if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an application to change the use of Templecroft...

Applicant says children’s home would bring “significant benefits” to Kempston community

If approved, plans to convert a Kempston house to a children’s home would bring “significant benefits” to the local community, an applicant has claimed. Bedford Borough Council has received an application...

Planning approval submitted for new children’s care home

A new care home for up to two children could become available in Bedford if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received a retrospective change of use application to convert...

Planning application submitted for Wilstead children’s home

An application to change a Wilstead property to a children’s home has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. If approved, the semi-detached house at 18 Bedford...

Bedford children’s home celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted rating

A Bedford children’s home is celebrating having been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted following a recent inspection. The children's home, operated by Salutem Care and Education, was praised for...

Planning application for three-bed children’s home in Wootton

Plans to convert a house in Wootton to a children’s home have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The applicant – who does not currently own the property...

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