28-06-2025
Stoke-on-Trent bungalow could be turned into children's home
A detached bungalow in Birches Head could be turned into a children's home. A change of use planning application for the property on Earlswood Road has been submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
The applicant, Egret Care Ltd, wants to create a home for a child aged between eight and 18.
The planning statement reads: "Egret Care Ltd. is a dedicated and experienced provider of residential care, specialising in supporting children with mild to moderate learning difficulties, Special Educational Needs (SEN), behavioural challenges, and mild disabilities.
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"The submitted proposal will provide a care home facility for one child, with the child living there as its permanent residence. The child will be cared for by two members of staff during the day, supported by a house manager.
"Two staff members will also be present overnight, with one sleep-in member of staff and one waking staff member. Staff will operate on a shift pattern, typically rotating every two to three days.
"The premises will be regulated by Ofsted. The child occupying the premises will range between eight and 18 years of age and will have access to structured care, education and emotional support and 24 hour supervision."
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