Dozens object to plans for vulnerable adult flats
RESIDENTS have submitted dozens of objections opposing plans to turn an ex-children’s home into supported living apartments.
Nearly 40 people have complained over the proposals for a site on Ivy Lane, Macclesfield, and the impact they say will be had on the area.
Applicants Ivy Lane Limited, submitted plans for eight self-contained apartments with 24-hour round the clock carers to provide ‘ much needed’ housing for vulnerable adults aged 18-65.
The company bought the former children’s home from the council last summer and say the apartments would ‘meets the needs of new residents and protects the needs of existing ones’.
But one objector has written to the council with fears of an ‘invasion of privacy’ saying a third-storey added to the building will overlook the back and side of their house.
They added: “The increase in residents of the property would lead to an increase in noise levels, traffic and insufficient parking.”
Another objector said: “My main concern is for the well-being of the neighbours.
”In the past when it was a home for young adults some neighbours were broken into, verbally abused and were threatened with physical abuse.”
Under the plans tenants would have their own private apartment and shared communal space.
If approved the apartments would be leased to Blue Square Residential Ltd, a nationwide social housing network for vulnerable adults. Independence Support (ISL) would provide care at the scheme providing six employees.
Other objections include that the development would be too big and ‘out of proportion with adjacent properties’.
Hayley Knight, from agents for the development Satplan, said: “The proposed development will satisfy the identified local need and provide high quality, long term housing for vulnerable, disabled and elderly adults. This proposal is a continuing residential use of the application site that is complementary to the surrounding area.
“The applicant is committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable people with physical and learning difficulties by building homes that give them greater independence and dignity.
“A full time carer is provided within each scheme to help and assist the residents.
“The aim is to ensure that their needs are met and to enable everyone to live safely, comfortably and independently.”
A decision on the plan is expected by Friday, January, 17.
“My main concern is for the well-being of the neighbours”