Detailed plans have been lodged to convert a house into a children's care home for up to four young people after an initial application was refused.

Proposals have been submitted to Hartlepool Borough Council planning department to transform 2 Granville Avenue.

The application from Graham Alton at Changing Futures North East outlines how the building would become a small children’s home for a maximum of four young people “aged between 11 and 18”.

The Hartlepool-based charity “exists to enable the best possible futures for children and young people, by giving them the practical and relational resources they need to thrive”.

2 Granville Avenue, Hartlepool, could be transformed in a children's care home.

placeholder image — 2 Granville Avenue, Hartlepool, could be transformed in a children's care home.

A management plan notes the property would operate as “a family home” and provide accommodation for individuals who would each have their own bedroom and have “a normal day to day routine as would be expected for any young person”.

It added: “We will provide a home for children who, often by virtue of traumatic experiences, may have some mild to moderate emotional and behavioural needs.

“This will not be a home for children and young people with high risk or severely complex needs.

“Children will be placed based on an understanding of their needs, confidence of the home’s ability to meet needs, and their fit with other children living in the home.”

It adds staff will act in a “parental capacity”, with four on duty during the day, along with a manager, and two overnight who will sleep at the property and carry out the early shift.

Five parking spaces would be provided on-site for staff.

Documents add the charity intends to give Hartlepool Borough Council first refusal on the places in the home and “the intention is to provide local homes for local children”.

It comes after Changing Futures’ initial bid was refused just months ago.

It sought confirmation that the specific use of the site as a home for up to four young people was lawful under planning regulations.

A report from council planners noted the applicant had “not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the proposed development would be lawful” 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 in April.

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