Plans to change the use of a house in multiple occupation (HMO) into a children's care home in Peterborough have been recommended for refusal. The semi-detached property at 32 Orton Avenue, Woodston, was converted into a small HMO for six people in 2023.

Among the joint applicants for the proposed new development was city councillor Imtiaz Ali, who hoped to create a care home on the site for up to four children.

Planning documents stated: "Mr Ali has approached PCC Children's Services which have confirmed verbally that not only is there an overall need for this form of accommodation in the city, but that this location is considered appropriate."

The documents claimed that the combination of on-site parking with the available on-street parking on Orton Avenue would be "more than adequa

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