A planning application has been submitted to turn a family house on Springfield Gardens, Ilkeston, into a small children’s care home.
The proposal, submitted by Sterling Supported Living Ltd, would change the use of 111 Springfield Gardens from a standard residential home (C3) into a C2 children’s home caring for up to three young people aged 8–18.
What the home would be
According to the submitted documents, the home – to be called Aster House – would support young people who cannot currently live with their families or in foster care. It may also take emergency placements if it is safe to do so.
The Statement of Purpose says the aim of the home is to provide “safety, stability and belonging” with round-the-clock care, staff support, and a calm routine.
No building work planned
The floor plans confirm that no building work or structural changes are proposed.
Every room is listed as “no change proposed aside from cosmetic improvements.”
The property already has:
- Five bedrooms
- Two reception rooms
- A kitchen-diner
- A downstairs WC
- A rear garden
- Two off-street parking spaces
The layout would simply be used in a different way, with three bedrooms for children and the remaining rooms used by staff.
Staffing
The application says the home would employ:
- 8 full-time staff
- 3 part-time staff
- Equivalent to 9.5 full-time roles providing 24-hour care
Location
The house is in a quiet cul-de-sac, as shown on the submitted site location plan. The applicants say the area is suitable because it is close to local shops, parks, schools and transport routes.
Environmental and parking impact
The plans state:
- No extra parking is required (the two existing spaces stay).
- No changes will be made to access or the driveway.
- No trees or habitats will be affected.
- The project qualifies for a “de minimis” exemption from biodiversity rules because no land or garden area is being changed.
What happens now
Erewash Borough Council will now assess the application, looking at:
- Suitability of the location
- Impact on neighbours
- Parking and traffic considerations
- Whether the home meets the criteria for C2 use
- Requirements for Ofsted registration
Residents can submit comments before a decision is made.