Proposed change of use from residential dwelling (use class C3) to childrens care home (use class C2)

1. Subject to the imposition of the attached conditions, the proposal is acceptable having been assessed in the light of all material considerations, including weighing against relevant policies of the development plan.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan, specifically - Location, existing and proposed block plan and existing and proposed plans PL01 A1 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning
3. Prior to the first occupation of the Children’s Home hereby approved, a Car Park Management Scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied other than in strict accordance with the approved Car Park Management Scheme and maintained as such thereafter. Reason: In the interests of the safety and convenience of users of the local highway network, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and paragraph 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024)(2025 as amended).
4. The application site shall be used as a care home for up to two children under the age of 18 Class C2 Residential institution of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), or the equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument amending or replacing the 1987 Order or any other change of use permitted by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015. Reason: To ensure that any future change in use is assessed by the Local Planning Authority, particularly with regard to car parking provision and amenity considerations and in accordance with Policies LP13, LP16 and LP17 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and the provisions of the NPPF.
5. Prior to the first occupation or commencement of use, details of an enclosed and secure cycle shelter to accommodate cycles shall be submitted and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. This area shall thereafter be retained for the purposes of cycle parking in connection with the development in perpetuity. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to encourage travel by sustainable modes, in accordance with Policy LP13 of the Peterborough Local Plan (2019) and Paragraph 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024)(2025 as amended)
6. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

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