Planning application was submitted to change the use class from C3 (Dwellinghouses) to C2 (Children's Homes.
Received: 12 January 2026
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.Please provide the following information held by the Council's Planning Department:The number of properties for which a planning application was submitted to change the use class from C3 (Dwellinghouses) to C2 (Children's Homes.The planning application reference number for each such application.For each application, whether it was successful (approved), refused, withdrawn, or is still pending.The total number of applications that were approved during the period covered.If possible, please provide this information for the last 12 months. If this exceeds the cost or time limits set out under the Act, please provide the information for the longest period available within those limits.I am happy to receive the information in spreadsheet or table format by email.If any part of this request is refused, please specify the exemption(s) relied upon and provide details of the Council's internal review and appeals procedure.Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response within the statutory 20 working days.