P&DG provided planning advice and services for Lidder Care Group Ltd.'s project to convert a bungalow into a 6-person supported living facility for adults with learning disabilities. Our expertise facilitated this transformation, demonstrating our commitment to creating inclusive living spaces.

Client: Lidder Care Group Ltd.

Size: 1524 sqm

LPA: Mansfield District Council

Expertise: Change of Use, Planning Applications, Pre-Planning Advice

The Little Barn Lane project showcases P&DG’s ability to navigate complex planning processes in the specialised care sector. Our team worked to secure a change of use for the property, addressing challenges such as:

  • Adapting residential space to meet care standards
  • Ensuring compliance with regulations for supported living facilities
  • Addressing potential community concerns

 

Our approach included:

  • Detailed planning advice to optimise the conversion process
  • Preparation and submission of a robust change of use application
  • Ongoing liaison with Mansfield District Council, Lidder Care Group and external architect

The project is currently awaiting a committee decision, reflecting the thorough groundwork laid by our team.

Once approved, the development will offer:

  • Accommodation for 6 adults with learning disabilities
  • A supportive, community-integrated living environment

This project reinforces P&DG’s commitment to diversifying housing options and supporting vulnerable members of society through thoughtful planning and development.

(Rendered images courtesy of external architect

The Little Barn Lane exemplifies how strategic planning can repurpose existing properties to meet critical social needs, creating inclusive communities through innovative use of space

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