Pear Tree Drive, Farnworth children's plan home withdrawn

The scheme had originally intended to convert the house on Pear Tree Drive in Farnworth into a home for up to three young people between the ages of seven and 17.

A statement from Harmony Place had said that these children would have been in need of residential care because of their vulnerabilities.

It said: “The young people will have experienced a level of trauma and present with emotional and behavioural difficulties, which may include mild to moderate Autism, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, attachment disorders, eating disorders, Tourette’s, selective mutism, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, mood disorders, gender identity disorder, adjustment disorder.

“Coupled with mild learning disabilities, for example dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder and visual processing issues.”

The plans have now been withdrawn (Image: FP Architecture and Planning)

It added: “The home’s manager and the staff team at Harmony Place aim to provide a warm, safe, stable and nurturing environment where each child is able to develop and have their individual needs addressed; cultural, emotional, spiritual, educational and social in a positive and progressive manner.”

The plans were first put before the council on Wednesday, August 14.

This would have included an alarm fitted to both the front and back doors with evacuation route lights in the ceiling in case of fires.

There would also have been bedroom alarms as an option to help keep youngsters safe.

The developers had argued that the area was well suited to housing young people thanks to its public services and transport links.

The statement said: “Harmony Place is in Farnworth.

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“Within the local area there are a range of cultural and recreational facilities including parks, libraries, and sports facilities along with religious and cultural centres.

“Within easy reach of Harmony Place there is access to a wide range of educational and entertainment facilities including cinemas, museums, theatres, and bowling alleys, as well as opportunities to support local football and rugby teams.

“Harmony Place also has good access to training and education facilities including schools, colleges, training academies and recruitment support training providers.”

But on Wednesday, September 11 the council announced that the plans had been withdrawn.