We are currently in the process of carrying out all necessary due diligence that will form part of our Ofsted regulatory registration checks on the above mentioned property with the intention to register a children's home. As part of the regulatory framework application, we require from the local authority confirmation that we have explored any process that supports the home in terms of any planning application required i.e. a Certificate of Lawful Use. Having considered the use and definitions of classification of C2 or C3b for our proposed children's home, we summised that High Peak Borough Council continues to adopt the same planning framework as our previous registered home located in Glossop and other authorities we currently work with (Salford, Tameside), given we would be registered with Ofsted (regulatory) for up to 4 children supported by 2 staff overnight, which we felt falls in to the category of a single household for up to 6 people (C3b) Definition (Cb3) up to six p... read more

The Old House Unnamed Road Section Of B6105 From Woodhead Road To Crowden Torside