THE organisation behind controversial plans to turn a hotel in Bingley into a care home for young people is to meet local residents this week.

An application by Chartford Housing, which is part of Horton Housing, for the Five Rise Locks Hotel, has attracted more than 400 objections.

Local residents raised concerns about a lack of information in the planning application which describes the home as for "the provision of low intervention care to individuals".

An updated supporting statement, added to the planning application after a number of objections had already been lodged, now reads: "The property will be a home for 6 months to 24 months for young adults who are generally working or at college with occasional skills support from staff to help prepare them for independent living in the community."

In response to the concerns, Horton Housing has arranged a meeting with local residents to share information on the type of accommodation they are proposing - namely for 16 to 18-year-olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming so, and young care leavers. It takes place at 7pm on December 9 at Bingley Methodist Church.

Sue Atkinson, services director for Horton Housing, said: “We understand that there have been a number of concerns raised by the local community about our change of use application for the former Five Rise Locks hotel in Bingley.

"We have organised a meeting with local residents on Thursday evening which is an opportunity to listen to these concerns and share some information about how the building will be used and managed.

"Our plan is to use the building to provide 13 units of high quality supported accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 years who have experienced or are at risk of homelessness and young care leavers.

"Staff are on site 24/7. Our experienced and well-trained staff help the young people as they progress to more independent living. Most of our young people attend school, college or training and will be learning skills such as managing a household budget, keeping a property clean, safe and warm, healthy eating and wellbeing, and getting involved with the local community.

"Our Group Living accommodation service already successfully operates in two areas of the Bradford district.”

Some residents had said they were concerned as Horton Housing deals with a variety of clients, including people who are homeless, have mental health problems, drug or alcohol issues and ex-offenders, according to information on its website.

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