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Plans have been submitted to convert a semi-detached house in Eastham for up to two young children, as reported by the Wirral Globe.
The plans would see a three-bed family home on Raeburn Avenue, Eastham, turn into a 24-hour care facility for children aged seven to 17.
Six carers would work on a rota basis, with two on duty in the day and sleeping overnight at the property.
The applicant, Mr McCarthy of Red Light Construction Limited, says the home would retain the appearance of a family house. Carers would be responsible for daily tasks like cleaning, cooking, school runs, and support activities and play.
The house's living, dining room and kitchen would stay communal, with the bedrooms allocated to the staff and two children.
A registered manager would make ad-hoc weekday visits, while social services visits would take place approximately every six weeks and Ofsted inspections annually.
The property is noted as being very accessible, with off-street parking and no parking restrictions on the road. There are also nearby transport links through local bus stops. Regarding traffic, planning documents state the level of traffic would be similar to that of a standard family property.
The application for a lawful development certificate makes clear that no structural alterations are required for the conversion. It simply requires the council to confirm the change of use is allowed without full planning permission.
Similar plans were also submitted in July to turn a New Ferry house into a children's care home for children aged eight to 18 on Bolton Road East. It appears a final decision has not been made yet.
However, for the Eastham property, the application is currently under consideration until 29 October.
