Care provider given greenlight to turn school into residential home for young people
An old school is set to be given a new lease of life.
Buglawton Hall School is set to be turned into a residential home for young people with mental health conditions.
It comes after an application for a change of use submitted by Nestlings Care was approved by Cheshire East Council.
Nestlings already operate a number of residential homes for young people in the North of England.
"The homes accommodate young people who have varying mental health conditions such as autism and learning difficulties, and whom require rehabilitation following discharge from hospital," reads the application.
"The homes offer an atmosphere of family environment for no more than three young people living as a household (joined activities, sharing amenities and learning social and interpersonal skills) unlike many other institutions.
"The aim is to for the residents to be empowered to gain skills for independent living or returning to their family home.
"Following the success of the other homes, it is our client's intention to open a new home for up to eight young people aged 10-18 with a mental health diagnosis."
The Grade II-listed Buglawton Hall was previously used as a school for young people with learning disabilities.
However, in 2017, Manchester City Council decided to close the school.
The application continues: "Nestlings Care Ltd, seek to use the site as a residential home for young people who have varying mental health conditions and whom require rehabilitation following discharge from hospital.
"The young people will attend educational classes, undertake indoor and community-based activities, be expected to do house chores, and will have routine as any other household.
"They will be supported and supervised by a consistent group of highly skilled team with minimum of two staff at any given time during day and night.
"A support team consisting of consultant psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, psychotherapist and occupational therapist will also support the young where necessary."
A positive certificate for lawful development was issued by Cheshire East Council on Tuesday, May 20.
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