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50 Harcourt Road Nottingham Nottingham City NG7 6QA

Awaiting decision Nottingham 25/00566/PCLO Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed

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Proposal

The proposed development involves the change of use of a three-bedroom residential dwelling (Use Class C3) into a small residential care home (Use Class C2) for vulnerable individuals who require supported living services. Operational Overview The care home will provide 24-hour supervised care for up to 3 residents. The property will serve as a long-term supported living facility for individuals who require assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and social integration. The home will be staffed by trained carers and support workers to provide necessary assistance while promoting independence. Staffing and Management The facility will operate on a shift-based system with carers available 24/7. A registered manager will oversee operations and ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations. Staffing levels will be tailored to the needs of residents, typically involving: Day shifts: 2?3 carers Night shifts: 1?2 carers (sleep-in/waking night staff) Additional visits by medical professionals, therapists, and social workers as required. 2. Operational Hours Aspect Details Resident Care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Staff Shifts Day shift: 08:00 ? 20:00 Night shift: 20:00 ? 08:00 Visiting Hours 10:00 ? 19:00 (managed to minimize disruption to residents) Quiet Hours 22:00 ? 07:00 (to ensure a restful environment) The care home will be fully staffed at all times, with shift-based carers ensuring continuous care for residents. Local Demand for Residential Care Homes The Forest Fields, Nottingham area has a growing demand for specialist residential care homes, A review of Nottingham City Council?s Local Plan and Care Needs Strategy highlights the increasing demand for small, community-based care homes as an alternative to larger institutions. Key Factors Justifying the Need: Shortage of Small-Scale Care Homes ? The Nottingham area has a limited supply of small, family-style care facilities. Community-Based Living ? Many individuals benefit f

As published by the council, reference 25/00566/PCLO

Application record

Reference
25/00566/PCLO
Type
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
27 Mar 2025
Validated
23 Apr 2025
Ward
Berridge (May 2019)
Postcode
NG7 6QA

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 Mar 2025

    Received by Nottingham

  2. 23 Apr 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 June 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Nottingham took a median of 81 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Nottingham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About lawful development applications

How this application type works

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

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