Plan for children’s home on Dunster Close seeks approval. Two children and five staff at the four-bedroom house.
The application went to the district council. The plan is for two children to live there. Dawid Komata submitted the application. This four-bedroom house will have five parking spots.
Three full-time and two part-time staff will work. Two staff will always be there for the children. The children are eight to eighteen years old. They cannot live with their families.
The proposal says, “Children had bad experiences”. Staff members will sleep overnight. This ensures support for the children.
No driveway changes are needed, says the applicant. A staff change happens each day around 10 AM. It might mean four cars briefly.
Visits may happen until 7 PM, if needed. Meetings might be held elsewhere if they can. The home will be a safe spot for children involved.
Waste collection will follow the standard rules. They plan no structural changes on the property. They want the home in the community.
The applicant wants to change negative views. They want to remove the stigma about children’s homes. They desire better chances for the kids. The home will help challenge negative perceptions.