Wiltshire Council have approved full planning permission to convert a property on Christie Miller Road into an Ofsted-registered home that supports up to three children or young people.

Agincare is the company running the application, and they are a family-owned, independent care provider of nationwide residential care and nursing homes, domiciliary support, assisted living and other care services.

The application was considered by members of Salisbury City Council's planning and development committee on Monday, July 21.

However, this application has come with a large number of objections from residents.

Location plan(Image: Agincare)

At the planning meeting, a neighbour to the property in question spoke and raised the issue of parking and noise.

They said: "We have a child with learning difficulties, and he is affected by loud noises, and this proposal will impact his play space in the garden.

"The application states there is ample parking, which is just not true. There are four parking spaces for 16 properties. There isn't ample parking, so for them to say there is, is just ridiculous.

"It is also just not safe or suitable for the children that already live here."

Another objection states there would be a 'substantial loss of privacy' with this new proposal, and the effect of Novichok still haunts the community.

It reads: "Additionally, the area has endured significant distress in recent years, notably due to the Novichok poisoning incident at number 47 in 2018, which had a profound mental health impact on many residents, and we as a small community have been subjected to extreme physical and mental trauma."

After hearing the issues raised, Salisbury City Council officially objected to the plans and was in support of public comments regarding noise impact, loss of privacy, and concerns about traffic and parking.

The application then went to Wiltshire Council for a decision, and on Friday, September 26, it was approved.

Christie Miller Road(Image: Google Maps)

In the report, the case officer said: "The local concerns are all fully noted and understood; however, officers have not identified any substantive material harm or policy conflict.

"Whilst it is appreciated that the proposal may lead to an increase in vehicle movements to and from the site, this would not be significant and nor would it amount to an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity.

"It is noted that concerns have been raised by nearby residents regarding the potential for noise or disturbance arising from the proposed use. However, it is understood that the children or young people residing at the property will be supervised at all times by appropriately trained professionals. This level of supervision is expected to ensure that any behavioural or noise-related issues are promptly and effectively managed.

"In the absence of any technical grounds to refuse the application, there is no evidence presented within the objections to justify a refusal in terms of highway impacts, sustainability, noise and disturbance."

To see the plans in full, visit the Wiltshire Council planning portal and search for reference number PL/2025/05267.