Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan

DM51: Provision of Day Nurseries and Child Care Facilities

  • The Council will only grant planning permission for day nursery schools, childminding, playgroups and related activities in residential dwellings (excluding flats) provided that:
    • The proposal does not result in the loss of a dwelling;
    • The floorspace occupied by the activity is ancillary to the dominant residential use;
    • The noise generated by activity would not adversely affect the amenities nearby properties;
    • The activity would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding area or result in the loss of privacy of neighbouring properties;
    • Traffic movements and parking arrangements of parents/carers and staff do not detrimentally affect road safety or traffic generation; and
    • The property can accommodate satisfactorily the number of children proposed.
  • The Council will expect all planning applications for day nurseries and child care facilities in residential buildings and other non-residential buildings to outline:
    • The numbers of staff and other visitors expected to attend the facility;
    • The days of the week and the hours when the facility will operate;
    • The nature of the activity;
    • The car parking and transport patterns, including servicing of the use;
    • Disabled access in and around the building to promote access for all; and
    • The steps taken to minimise the noise impact of such uses.

Policy information sourced from the Haringey Development Management Plan