Policy information sourced from the Slough Local Plan (saved policies)

Policy H23 (Residential Children’s Homes)

Proposals for the conversion of houses to residential children’s homes or the erection of new ones will not be permitted unless they comply with all the following criteria:

  • they are in appropriate locations with good access to local schools, community facilities and public transport;
  • they are in appropriate large properties which are capable of providing at least six bedrooms;
  • they do not require large scale extensions or alterations which would alter the character of the property;
  • they provide appropriate on-site car parking which meets the aims of the integrated transport strategy;
  • they have adequate sized gardens;
  • there will be no adverse impact on neighbouring residential properties particularly as a result of increased noise; and
  • the proposal is not located within a Residential Area of Exceptional Character.

Policy information sourced from the Slough Local Plan (saved policies)