27A Meden Avenue Warsop Nottinghamshire NG20 0PS

1. 1.Reason: The proposed use of 27A Meden Avenue as a children's home for up to three children would, on the balance of probabilities, constitute a material change from its existing lawful Class C3 dwellinghouse use. Having regard to the proposed number of children and staff, continuous staffing and shift changes, management and potential professional visits, the transportation of children and associated comings and goings, the cumulative level and pattern of activity would be materially different from that of the existing residential use. In particular, these arrangements would give rise to a materially different character and intensity of use, including the potential for increased vehicular movements, vehicles attending or parked at the site, visitors and overall activity. The inconsistencies in the submitted information concerning staffing and capacity, together with the unsubstantiated comparison of movements, do not demonstrate that the proposed use would operate at a materially similar intensity to the existing dwellinghouse. The proposal would therefore constitute development within the meaning of section 55(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, for which planning permission would be required. The Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed use would be lawful under Section 192 of the Act, and the certificate is refused.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

NG20 0PS

Parish

Warsop Parish Council

Date validated

31 July 2026

Case officer

Thomas Law

Documents

12