Nursery plans could be refused over traffic issues

An application to open a nursery and children's centre in Millhouses will be discussed on Tuesday

Plans to open a nursery and children's centre could be refused due to issues around parking and traffic.

Planning officers said the proposal for Malik House in Springfield Road, Millhouses, Sheffield, had "the potential to generate a significant increase in parking demand" and disrupt traffic.

Their report also stated that a lack of drop-off facilities for children would likely result in "inappropriate parking", which in turn would obstruct the footway and pose a risk to pedestrian safety.

Sheffield City Council's planning and highways committee will discuss the application on Tuesday.

A total of 30 people have lodged objections while 81 supported the proposals.

The nursery's total capacity would be 63 children each day, but the maximum at any one time would be 55.

Documents state the applicants want to care for up to 12 babies and 35 pre-school children per session and proposes to operate Monday to Friday between 07:00 to 19:00, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported.

Another eight children, aged five to 11, would be cared for before and after school or at holiday clubs.

As the four-bedroom house is in a residential area, planning officers stated that neighbours would have to cope with increased noise and possible disruption to the "quiet enjoyment" of their gardens.

They recommended the application is refused.

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