Construction of care home at Wormelow approved

Plans for the construction of a five-bedroomed residential care home for adults with learning disabilities at Hunters Lodge, Wormelow, were approved by members of the southern area planning sub-committee at their meeting on Wednesday, April 30.

Hunters Lodge was formerly a nursing home before the current use for adults with learning difficulties.

The current application involves the erection of a care home instead of the already approved day care centre. This care home will provide five bedrooms, each with en suite, lounge, kitchen-dining room, office, activity room, one small staff bedroom and laundry room.

Herefordshire Council's traffic manager recommended conditions.

The parish council was concerned over the increase in the number of residents.

Three letters of objection were received concerned over an increase in traffic and the loss of a leisure facility. They also felt there was no local need.