A property in Leamington has been given the green light to be used as a children's home.

According to the plans, the home on Leighton Close would be used as a space to support the children by building their confidence, regulating their behaviour and emotions, helping them to develop life skills, and preparing them for life when they leave the home.

The plans highlight: "This type of support has been found to be most effective in helping these children to have normal lives and not experience problems in later life."

The application further states that the home would provide a stable environment for up to two children, who would live at the property as their main and sole residence.

It is also stated that stays would generally be longer-term, rather than temporary, and the home would not operate as a halfway house or provide emergency overnight accommodation.

During the day, it is expected that the children would engage in various activities, attend a mainstream or special school, or engage in a bespoke individual education plan.

The application submitted on behalf of Cradley Care Services Ltd was granted a lawful development certificate back in July (2026) confirming that the proposed use of the property as a children's home was lawful under planning legislation without the need for a full planning permission application.

The decision later concluded: "..The proposed change of use of the appeal property from a C3 use to a C2 use would not result in a material change of use. As such, it would not amount to development and therefore planning permission would not be required."

To ensure the safety of the children, the home would need to be registered with and regulated by Ofsted before opening.

The plans also state that a location risk assessment, involving consultation with local police and social services, would be required, alongside an assessment of the suitability of the home for each child.

Children would also only be placed in the home with the approval of a local authority social services department.

Read the plans here.