An application to convert a Hugglescote house into a children's home could be given the go-ahead next week - despite road safety concerns.

The property - in Frearson Road - would become a home for up to three children.

But the scheme has also attracted a number of objections from local residents.

A North West Leicestershire District Council officer's report says the application site consists of a two-storey detached dwelling. 

The existing floor plans show four upstairs bedrooms and this would remain unchanged. 

There are no external alterations to the property proposed.

But councillor Terri Eynon has 'called in' the application to next Wednesday's planning committee meeting in Coalville.

The officer's report says: "The application is brought to the planning committee at the request of Cllr Eynon, as it is her opinion that the proposal would result in highway safety concerns, particularly with regard to vehicular access, traffic, a bend in the road, visibility and parking.

The property would be home for up to three children. Photo: North West Leicestershire District Council

"Also that the development is a business, and design and safety should be of a higher standard, and the development would impact on neighbouring properties."

Coalville North county councillor, Craig Smith, has also objected to the plan.

He wrote: "After speaking with several residents of Frearson Road, including both next-door neighbours, there is significant local concern and opposition to this application.

"The residents bought their homes thinking that this was a residential area, and not going to be used for commercial purposes.

"While the nature of the business may be residential care, the effects of staff and visitor vehicle movements would be far higher than that of an ordinary residential property.

"As the property in question only has two spaces, is this really the most suitable location for a business of this kind?"

The council officer's recommendation is that the application is permitted - and the report adds: "The proposed care home would be occupied by a maximum of three children aged between 11-18 years old. 

"The agent initially advised that there would be two care staff present for the majority of the time, except for the staff handover time, which the agent advised would take place between 2-4pm daily. 

"At that time, four carers may be on site whilst the handover takes place. 

"The originally submitted details also advised that there will be no more than two carers working through the night.

"The agent has now submitted updated information, which has advised that whilst there would be two care staff present for the majority of the time, a manager would also be on site between the hours of 9am-5pm. 

"As such, there would be three members of staff on site for the majority of the day."