Go-ahead for Burnley home for ‘emotional teens’ (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Go-ahead for Burnley home for ‘emotional teens’
1:30pm Friday 10th February 2012 in News
NEW USE The former Alexander Hotel in Burnley
CONTROVERSIAL proposals for a new home in Burnley for youngsters with emotional and psychological problems have been passed.
And planning bosses have insisted that there should be no cause for concern over Dr Saleem Khan’s development at the former Alexander Hotel.
But it has emerged that NHS East Lancashire bosses are not impressed by Dr Khan’s efforts to house 10 young patients at the Leven Street complex.
In a planning report councillors were told that, regardless of planning issues surrounding the move, the Nelson-based health trust had clinical concerns over the range of ‘interventions’ which could be offered there in a message to the planning committee.
Residents had protested about the conversion of the former hotel, which has most recently been used as an American diner and international hostel.
No fewer than six residents, living in cottages on site, face losing their homes if the centre proceeds.
Campaigners were concerned about the nature of the proposed home – which will offer a ‘protective environment’ for young residents with problems from anorexia to depression.
Coun Tony Harrison told the borough’s development control committee he had worked in such homes, for older children.
“There is always the expectation that there will be trouble and it is nearly always greater than the reality of the situation,” added Coun Harrison.
Coun Ida Carmichael said a similar venture operated near her home and it never presented any problems to the local community.
Before councillors approved the scheme, planning head Sue Belton said: “There is no reason to believe that this will cause any problems in the area.”
Comments(11)
Major Tom
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1:48pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Lifeinthemix
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2:04pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Dr of what i want to know?
Dusty Snatchmonger
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2:59pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Three fingered Ewood fan
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3:42pm Fri 10 Feb 12
I can see it having the credibilty of the All Wales Ethnic Minority Association, which was suprisingly investigated, with all funding suspended recentely.
Whatever happens, I can't see it being a benefit to the taxpayer, but I can imagine Dr Khan is soon to be driving a rather large car and living in a just as sizable house.
Thowd Codger
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3:48pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Izanears
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4:37pm Fri 10 Feb 12
katypri
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4:38pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Billythedog
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4:39pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Interocitor
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5:41pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Democracy, eh? What a load of S**t.
everywhere is sh1t
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9:12am Sat 11 Feb 12
Your ferret stinks says...
1:43pm Fri 10 Feb 12
Maybe this is the next lucrative market since these emotional teens don't have many other places to turn to and are going through hard times.