Proposals to reduce ‘prejudiced’ local opposition to planned children’s homes

Fiona Simpson
Friday, March 11, 2022

Greater collaboration between councils, private children’s homes providers and local communities is needed to reduce “prejudiced” opposition to planning applications from local residents, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Providers have struggled to obtain planning permission for small homes, the CMA says. Picture: Adobe Stock
Providers have struggled to obtain planning permission for small homes, the CMA says. Picture: Adobe Stock

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