Children's home plans spark noise concerns in Devizes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Plans to convert a bungalow into a home for up to four children in Devizes are being recommended for approval despite residents' noise concerns.

Swindon-based Nest Children's Homes Limited has applied to convert Castle Farm Bungalow in Hillworth Road, Devizes from a private house into a children's home. The application is being recommended for approval by Wiltshire Council despite objections and concerns from residents over noise and anti-social behaviour.

The detached property contains five bedrooms in the main house and two in an attached annexe. Under the proposals, four bedrooms would be occupied by children, with other rooms providing overnight accommodation for staff. The applicant says a minimum of two to three staff would be on shift for four children, with sleep-in or waking-night cover depending on the children's needs. No extensions or external alterations to the property are proposed.

The property sits immediately outside the Devizes settlement boundary and neighbours a funeral director's premises and chapel of rest. Devizes South councillor Maria Hoult called in the application, saying residents felt the location was inappropriate because of its 'situation and size'. The plans will be considered by Wiltshire Council's Eastern Area Planning Committee on Thursday, 15 October.

How it is being reported

• Residents' noise and anti-social behaviour fears over new children’s homeControversial plans to turn a bungalow into a home for up to four children have sparked concerns over noise and anti-social behaviour.Gazette & Herald · 11 Oct, 05:00
• Residents' noise and anti-social behaviour fears over new children’s homeControversial plans to turn a bungalow into a home for up to four children have sparked concerns over noise and anti-social behaviour.Wiltshire Times · 11 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Nest Children's Homes Limited · Castle Farm Bungalow · Devizes · Wiltshire Council · Maria Hoult

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