Former recording studio could become care home

A former recording studio and offices could be turned into a six-bedroom care home for children aged six to 10 with learning disabilities.

Conquest Schools Ltd has submitted plans to convert the 19th Century former school on Crowland Road, Eye.

The company hopes to provide long-term care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and other complex needs.

Peterborough City Council planners rejected its last application, which was to convert the building into a special needs school for 25 children, over highways concerns.

The children would be educated off-site at suitable institutions relative to their needs, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

The developer said: "The company aims to provide the best quality of care by supporting and sustaining young people to develop ultimately achieving their full potential, right through to the transition into adulthood."

The application is in part retrospective, because external works have already taken place under previous planning permission, including rear extensions to the property.

"The site is currently looking somewhat neglected and such a use will likely inspire good upkeep and appearance to the building, the benefit of it and the wider conservation area," according to the application.

The latest plans will be considered by the city council before a decision is made at a later date, which has not yet been set.

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