Objecting to a Change of Use application

[Hollie Madgwick]

Hi there, I live in a semi-detached property in a suburban residential area.  Someone from outside the area has purchased the neighbouring property attached and completed a lawful application for change of use to C3 Children's Home (and sought a certificate of lawfulness).  Many of the local residents object to this but as it is lawful without the option for consultation (which we strongly disagree with) do we have a leg to stand on if we try to contest it?  Evidence suggests a huge negative impact could be likely on the local area, including a strain on local police and authorities. 

Thank you 

[Ian Walmsley]

If it has been operating for a number of years then it may be beyond enforcement. 

It might be able to operate under C3, but more likely to be C2. 

A certificate of lawfulness will only work if it is deemed to be C3. However they are likely to be limited to 6 people including staff. 

 

[Hollie Madgwick]

 

On 04/07/2024 at 17:42, Ian Walmsley said:

If it has been operating for a number of years then it may be beyond enforcement. 

It might be able to operate under C3, but more likely to be C2. 

A certificate of lawfulness will only work if it is deemed to be C3. However they are likely to be limited to 6 people including staff. 

 

Thank you for the reply; it is a private dwelling at the moment, she has sold the house to a care company based in London who have made the application to become a Children's Home, but us as residents are extremely worried about the impact of this 

[Ian Walmsley]

Likely to require a change of use. 

Unlikely to work with a certificate of lawfulness. 

However you have the right to object and ask your elected representatives at the town and/or borough Council to act on your behalf. And perhaps members of the planning committee at the respective local authority.