A modest two-bedroom property in Mansfield could soon be converted into a ”high-quality” care home for a vulnerable child.

The semi-detached house at 115 Moor Street, within the Central ward, is the subject of a change-of-use planning application, lodged with Mansfield District Council by Tasleem Shazad, of Mansfield.

The two-bedroom property, which is valued at about £98,000, was built between 1900 and 1929. Ms Shazad wants to turn it into a care home for a child, aged 11 to 17, who would be looked after, 24 hours a day, by professional carers, working shifts.

In a statement submitted to the council, she says: “The establishment of my children’s home is driven by a genuine commitment to providing vulnerable children and young people with a safe, nurturing and supportive environment.

This two-bedroom, semi-detached property (centre) on Moor Street, Mansfield could soon be converted into a care home for a vulnerable child. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

placeholder image — This two-bedroom, semi-detached property (centre) on Moor Street, Mansfield could soon be converted into a care home for a vulnerable child. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

"I feel very strongly that every child should be given an environment where they feel, comfortable, safe and listened to.”

Ms Shazad is supported in her application by the Essex-based architect, Chandran Hughes, which has compiled a planning statement.

It says: “The child living in the home would be under the care of local authorities and assessed as requiring residential care within a small, family-orientated environment.

"The placement would be carefully matched to ensure the home can meet the child’s emotional, behavioural and developmental needs in a stable and supportive setting.”

Chandran Hughes believes the placement could typically be a youngster moving from foster care, a child stepping down from a larger residential home or a youngster switching from emergency or short-term accommodation to a longer-term home.

The application says the house, which has a private garden at the rear, is close to schools and a park and within five minutes’ walk of the nearest bus stop on Botany Avenue.

Although the property did not have a front drive, on-street parking was available on Moor Street and nearby.

The home, which would be “homely, modern and well-lit”, would be overseen by a team of five full-time employees and one part-time.

Ms Shazad goes on: “My aim is to have a happy child, who is given every opportunity to build a positive future, with consistent, high-quality care, tailored to their individual needs, and a good education.”

The council’s planning officers are currently considering the scheme and hope to make a decision or recommendation by their deadline date of Thursday, October 15.

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