Plans to convert a Rodley semi-detached house into supported accommodation for three people will be considered by councillors next week.
Applicant Amethyst247support wants to change a five-bedroom semi on Chiltern Court, Rodley, into a residential home for three young people aged between 16 and 25 years old who are in full-time education or employment.
The home would be supported by two members of staff at any one time, with staff working on a rota basis.
A planning officer’s report says the existing off-street parking facilities equates to one parking space. Visits by relevant professionals and family would be planned and arranged.
The proposal has been opposed by Councillor Andrew Carter (Cons, Calverley & Farsley). He says staff and visitors are likely to increase traffic in an already congested cul de sac, putting extra pressure on parking.
He also says there has been a proliferation of this type of application to change residential properties into what are essentially commercial businesses, with a subsequent loss of residential properties.
There are also 12 letters of objection from the public.
Members of the south and west plans panel will consider the application at their meeting next Thursday, October 3, at Leeds Civic Hall.
Council planning officers are recommending approval, subject to conditions.
Their report concludes: “The proposal is considered to comply with both national and adopted local planning policy in terms of establishing sustainable development. The application site would operate within a use that would attract occupation and levels of noise and disturbance from comings and goings, akin to those that could reasonably and likely occur if a family resided at this five-bedroomed property.
“The size of the building and its grounds provides suitable accommodation for three residents and the on-site staff and Highways have concluded that the parking provision is in accordance with the Councils adopted guidance. Moreover, the site is considered to fall within a sustainable location.”
The officer’s report can be read in full here.
There do sem to be a lot of applications like this coming up in recent months, I wonder why now all of a sudden?
It’s £££££! Someone has obviously identified a money printing machine somehow, and is determined to keep it running. “How about having a business as your neighbour?, No? Well, the planning system doesn’t care!”.