Home conversion to 'prepare children for adulthood' -- all the latest Mansfield plans

Bright Futures Accommodation, a highly-rated Nottingham-based residential childcare provider, wants to convert a property at 603, Chesterfield Road North in Pleasley into a small care home for a maximum of three youngsters, aged six to 17.

The house is currently operating as supported accommodation for teenagers aged 16 or 17. But planning permission is now sought for a change of use, “supporting a broader range of children and young people in the local area”.

A planning statement by the management at Bright Futures says: “Our over-arching aim is to support young people who are looked after by Nottinghamshire County Council to prepare them holistically for their transition into adulthood and independence.

"We prepare each young person with the necessary skills to cope and thrive economically, practically, socially and emotionally as they move on.

"Bright Futures will support via a skilled, nurturing and caring staff team, who have the knowledge, expertise and tenacity to teach and support the young people and keep them safe.”

If the plan gets the go-ahead, the three youngsters will be cared for at all times by two full-time members of a staff team working shifts round the clock, providing “consistent care, supervision and support”.

The young people would be “encouraged to maintain positive friendships and relationships”, so visitors would be allowed but only one at a time and they must be booked in advance.

House rules would ensure that the children “are respectful to those they live with, their support team and the surrounding neighbours”.

The council’s planning officers are currently considering the proposal and have set a deadline date of Friday, October 30 for a decision or recommendation.

Other planning applications received by Mansfield Council include these:

Land at rear of 88 Southwell Road East, Rainworth – two-bedroom residential bungalow.

39 Mapletoft Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse – demolish existing rear/side outbuilding and rebuild a rear/side extension.

301 Berry Hill Lane, Mansfield – discharge of condition (cycle storage) attached to plan for change of use from dwelling to care home for up to five children, including minor alterations to garage.

Telecommunications site to east of Grove Way, Mansfield Woodhouse – construction and operation of micro energy storage project.

34 Old Mill Lane, Forest Town – lawful development certificate for bricking up of external side-facing windows, plus new roof covering.

4 Chadburn Road, Mansfield – installation of air source pump at rear, facing elevation of dwelling.

The Bold Forester, Botany Avenue, Mansfield – advertisement consent for various signs.

17 Farm Croft Road, Mansfield Woodhouse – render to property in off-white.

2C Old Mill Lane, Forest Town – work to tree covered by preservation order.

2 Church Street, Mansfield – listed building consent for advertising signs.

West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road campus, Mansfield – prior notification for installation of photovoltaic solar array to roof spaces.

The Old Mill House, 4 Church Road, Warsop – listed building consent for internal conversion of existing double garage into two home-office spaces, including external timber joinery replacement, and also for internal refurbishment of existing games room.

Heatherdene, 3 Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield – work to two trees within conservation area.

2 Morton Street, Mansfield – single-storey side extension.

7 Arundel Drive, Mansfield – notification of prior approval for larger single-storey home extension at rear and side.

THE details of many planning applications can be found in public notices advertised by local and regional newspapers. To catch up on all the latest public notices, go to https://publicnoticeportal.uk/