Plan for new children's home in New Waltham has not gone down at all well with some nearby residents

                                                                     

                                                      

Some neighbours are unhappy about change-of-use proposal for the property

A rumpus has blown up over plans to convert a five-bedroomed house in New Waltham to a care home for two young people even though they would be supervised around the clock

Several nearby residents are hostile to the proposal - fearful that the children who will be between the ages of seven and 17 might run amok.

Among those who have lodged objections with North East Lincolnshire Council is one who has written thus: "If this application were to be successful, the care home will cause nuisance and noise to the  surrounding properties. 

"Nearly all of the neighbours are elderly and are anxious of who will be  resident if the property becomes a care home. 

"Anti-social behaviour is evident from another  children's care home further down the road, and , this will increase to the detriment  of not just the neighbouring properties, but with the whole village."

Another writes: "I hate to be prejudiced but a  cul-de-sac nearby is full  of elderly residents who will get frightened easy.

"Is  it really worth upsetting the applecart?"

The house's spacious garden backs on to Crofters Grove where one resident protests: "This development could potentially affect the peaceful community atmosphere and overall safety  of the neighbourhood.

 "While we fully appreciate young vulnerable people require housing and appropriate care, we  strongly urge you to reconsider this proposal.

 "This development could potentially decrease property values and overall have a negative impact on the community with noise and  disruption." 

 The proposal has been submitted by agents for the Halesown-based Keys Group Ltd which has a portfolio of similar homes and works with  police liaison officers when assessing suitable locations and properties for young occupants.

It states: "The existing property is a large, detached dwelling and has the layout, facilities, services, and character of  a dwellinghouse. The proposed use would not change this. 

"The external appearance of the building would not change and no internal changes would be necessary. 

"The home would provide two  young people with an environment as close as possible to that of a traditional and would not be materially different to the existing use of the property as a family dwelling."

"Care workers would work on a shift basis to provide 24/7 cover. . During the day there would be either two or three carers present."

The company continues:" The preparation of meals would be principally undertaken by the carers, but the children would be encouraged to assist. 

"Carers and children would eat their meals together at the dining table and children would socialise together. "

Key Homes say the children would attend a local school or one that it runs.

The site is said to have  sufficient off-road parking with space for at least five cars.

A planning application for change of use is due to be determined later this summer by NELC.