A new children's home can be built in an Oxfordshire village, despite more than 30 objections.
Alexandra Collins applied for the scheme to turn a former family home into a children's home in Park Close, Kirtlington.
The planning application was permitted by Cherwell District Council planners using delegated powers.
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The scheme received 38 objections and two supporting comments. The home will house four children, with two support staff and one manager on shift at a time.
Supporter Kelly Smith, Park Close, said: “I have read the objections from my neighbours and wanted to table my own view which is not only in support of facilities such as the one being proposed in general but also in support of such facilities being integrated into villages such as Kirtlington.
"Kirtlington is a lovely peaceful village and would serve as an ideal place in which to provide much needed care for children.
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“Indeed it is a popular choice for families wishing to raise children and has parks, woodlands, many walking routes, a vibrant village hall, school and public transport.
"The setting and surroundings are why we chose to raise our own daughters here; a decision we are very happy with.
“Kirtlington is not immune to providing social care and shouldn’t be afforded any special treatment. I very much hope you grant the application.”
Objector Becky Finlay, of Park Close, said: “I do not believe this property is a suitable location for vulnerable children to be housed, being on a main road in an isolated village with no amenities for children and a bus that only runs every two hours on weekdays.
"I don't believe there will be enough bedrooms for it to be a sensible choice, assuming staff are on site too and I'm wondering why such a vastly expensive property to rent would be the best choice for residential children's care over something perhaps not so glossy, but with a bigger garden for the children to play and maybe setback from the road?”
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In the planning officers' report, it said: “The proposed development would result in the change of use of the C3 residential dwelling and the creation of one residential care home (for children) in a geographically sustainable location.
"The proposed development, although not a C3 use is similar in character.
“The proposal is considered not to adversely affect the character and appearance of the local area or the amenities of occupiers of neighbouring properties or result in any significant detriment to highway safety and parking provision.
"Overall, the proposed development is considered to constitute a sustainable form of development and it is recommended that planning permission be granted.”
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