C3 to C4 HMO conversion mental health patients!

[BGARK]

Need some advice from any planning experts please.

A few doors away from my house someone (not local) has purchased an old run down house for C3 to C4 HMO conversion, specifically to develop for schizophrenia, paranoia and other mental health patients to be housed and treated.

Some of my neighbors with small children etc are going crazy with worry. This is a lovely normal road and I cannot believe the council are seriously considering this in a residential area!

Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

[BGARK]

Simpo Two said:

I can see the issue but it's a pity 'small children' get wheeled out again, as if the possession of same make a person more important.

I don't want nutters living near me, is that PC enough for you?

[BGARK]

plasticpig said:

BGARK said:

I don't want nutters living near me, is that PC enough for you?

2 to 3% of the population will suffer from severe mental illness like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia I can pretty much guarantee "nutters" are living near you already.

Trust me I know more than most about mental health, I have a close family member who topped themselves because of it. I also know the impact it causes to the local area, it does nobody any favours!

[BGARK]

quinny100 said:

How many residents are proposed? Will it be staffed by carers?

If it's 6 or less residents with an element of care I don't think it needs consent under the current Use Classes Order as it would fall under Class C3(b).

If it's more than 6 residents it's can't be a class C4 HMO because larger HMO's are sui-generis.

Its proposed for 8 bedrooms including 24 hour access and care.