karen
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Post by karen on Nov 23, 2007 17:23:02 GMT
me and my sister are about to fill in our registration forms for ofstedwe will both be working from my house, does anyone know if we need to get planning permission before will do this?
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Post by littlesprogs on Nov 23, 2007 17:41:26 GMT
it depends on how many children you are planning on minding i think. I was told if you have over 8 children at a time then you do. I still sent my form off to ask though and they sent me a letter back saying i didnt need permission but at least i then had a letter to put in my portfolio to show i dont need planning permission
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 23, 2007 20:45:24 GMT
Most minders do not have to have planning permission but I guess it depends if you have a landlord / privately rented or anything like that and there is anything in the contract ?
Angel xx
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Post by manjay on Nov 23, 2007 21:02:43 GMT
We have to provide written confirmation that we have advised planning and include that with our application (in Wales).
I do think it depends on the number of children you will have on the premises. If you have a lot of children for instance they have to determine whether the possibility of 10 cars turning up at the same time will affect the neighbourhood
My husband and I are both registered but even if the two of us are working together we are unable to care for more children due to space issues.
This is an extract from the document on planning from the NCMA website;
The Role of Planning
The Need for Planning Permission
Planning permission may be required in relation to carrying out childminding or day-care if:
„X New premises are to be developed „X Existing premises are to be physically extended „X Commencing or intensifying childminding or day-care uses in existing premises constitutes a "material change of use"
Local planning authorities may offer a pre-application meeting to advise as to whether planning permission is needed, and discuss the relevant policy issues. When determining planning applications, a local planning authority will have regard to the policies in its statutory development plan, the circumstances of the case, and regional and national policy.
Amanda xx
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Post by carolinel on Nov 23, 2007 21:47:37 GMT
Hi
I'm in staffs and when I went on my pre briefing session i was told that we DO need planning permission. Different areas have different rules. ie - one town will allow you to have 6 children including your own and others might only allow 4.
I phoned the local planning and was told I was allowed 6, I then had to send them a letter asking them to confirm that in writing.
hope that's helped.
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Post by Pauline on Nov 23, 2007 22:04:46 GMT
It can also depend on how many minders (or assistants) are working on the premises, so it would be better to ask you local council before starting.
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Post by angeldelight on Nov 23, 2007 22:34:46 GMT
Seems like everywhere is different so def worth checking out
Angel xx
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