Fears about a proposed care home for children with emotional and behavioral needs in Harrow prompted significant community concern. Local councillors voiced issues based on experiences with similar homes, highlighting noise disturbances and safety risks. While the planning committee recognized security concerns and the area's crime rates, they determined that there were no valid planning reasons to reject the application, emphasizing that inspection and oversight would fall to Ofsted. Residents and officials expressed ongoing doubts about how to balance community safety with providing necessary care for vulnerable children.
Cllr Ghazanfar Ali expressed concerns about the impact of a similar care home in his ward, citing resident complaints about noise and disturbances caused by the children.
Cllr Nitin Parekh raised concerns about safety in the area, referencing issues with a similar care home that resulted in people being a danger to themselves and residents.
The planning committee highlighted security issues with the home, citing concerns from Secure By Design regarding location-related crime and antisocial behaviour.
Despite concerns, the planning committee concluded that the home 'is unlikely to result in any significant or detrimental harm' to the community.
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