Detailed plans have been lodged to convert a property into a home for up to three looked-after young people after an initial application was refused.

Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to transform 18 Dunston Road.

The application from Resicare Alliance outlines how the building would become a residential care home for up to three young people between the ages of 7-18 years.

The independent care provider “prides itself on ensuring the homes they provide are welcoming and warm places to live which encourage young people to flourish and grow”.

New plans have been lodged to transform 18 Dunston Road, in Hartlepool, into a home for up to three looked-after young people.

placeholder image — New plans have been lodged to transform 18 Dunston Road, in Hartlepool, into a home for up to three looked-after young people.

A planning statement in support of the application outlines how the scheme aims to provide a “family home” for the young people with the carers “essentially fulfilling a parental role”.

It said: “The intention is that those young people living at the premises will be in full time education and will have a normal day to day routine as would be expected for any young person.

“This will include, for example, making and eating breakfast with the carers, attending school, taking part in activities outside the home, and being responsible for day-to-day tasks as would be expected within a typical household.

“The carers will be responsible for all care and welfare and will support the young persons in going about their daily routines.”

Proposals state staff would be present on a shift basis, with two carers on-site overnight and “up to three” in place during the day whenever the young people are present, plus a manager at times.

Four parking spaces would be provided, two in an existing double garage and two within the front garden area.

It comes after an initial lawful development certificate application for the site from Resicare Alliance was refused last year.

It sought to secure confirmation that the specific use of the site as home for up to three looked-after young persons was lawful under planning regulations.

A report from council planners noted the applicant “failed to demonstrate that the proposed use would not constitute a material change” from its current one and they would therefore need to seek full planning permission for a change of use of the building.

A decision is expected to be made on the latest application by the end of March.

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