Members of Walsall Council’s planning committee have chosen to postpone making a decision on an application to convert a family home in Streetly into a children’s care home.

The plans, submitted by Keys for Life Ltd, had been met with a petition which was signed by 131 people.

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The proposal includes converting the semi-detached family home at 10 Grove Way into a residential institution for up to two children and three members of staff.

Walsall Council’s planning officers had recommended that the application be approved, subject to conditions, but it was called in by Streetly ward member, Councillor Sarah Cooper.

She objected to the plans, believing there was inadequate parking and access arrangements.

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