C2 Children’s Care Home – Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire

Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5RP
Region: North West England – Lancashire
Use Class: C2 – Children’s Care Home
Approved Capacity: Maximum 2 children
Bedrooms: 5
Property Type: Residential dwelling with approved C2 use and proposed alterations

Property Overview

An excellent opportunity to secure a C2 Children’s Care Home at Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire BB5 5RP, with planning permission granted for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a Children’s Care Home (Class C2) for a maximum of 2 children.

Planning permission was granted following appeal by the Planning Inspectorate on 9 May 2025. The approved scheme includes the construction of a rear dormer roof extension and roof lights to the front roof slope, creating two additional bedrooms on the second floor.

Key Features

• C2 planning permission granted
• Approved for maximum 2 children
• 4-bedroom configuration across the first and second floors
• Two additional bedrooms created within the approved second-floor dormer extension
• Ground floor comprising lounge, dining room, kitchen and WC
• First floor includes 2 bedrooms and bathroom
• Second floor provides 2 further bedrooms
• Off-road parking provision for 2 vehicles
• Planning permission secured through appeal
• Property to be operated specifically as a Children’s Care Home
• Approved drawings form part of the planning permission

The Planning Inspector’s decision confirms that the premises must be used as a Children’s Care Home accommodating no more than two children, and that the approved car spaces must remain available for parking associated with the use.

Planning Details
Decision: Appeal Allowed – Planning Permission Granted
Decision Date: 9 May 2025

The proposed layout drawing shows the accommodation arranged over three floors, with the ground floor providing communal living areas and the upper floors providing four bedrooms in total.

Ideal For

This property would be particularly suitable for an established children’s care provider looking for a C2-approved property in Lancashire, offering a dedicated residential layout with four bedrooms and planning permission for a two-child care home.

For further information, pricing and viewing arrangements, please enquire.