A CONTROVERSIAL children's home plan for a Worcestershire village has returned.

The plan for a residential children's home in Ombersley was withdrawn initially by the applicant after being earmarked for refusal.

At the time, Wychavon District Council said a lawful use application was made, but a planning application was needed instead due to the significant changes required on the property.

O'Connell Care Group has now submitted a full planning application for the property in the hopes this time, it will be passed.

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O'Connell Care Group wants to transform a four-bedroom house into a residential home to house three children.

They said the home would resemble a normal family environment and have liaised with police, fire and a health and safety consultant.

However, many residents have opposed the plans due to fears of increased anti-social behaviour and crime.

One resident said neighbours are in an uproar over the plans because when the house was previously a children's home, it caused "immense disruption and stress".

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Residents also voiced concerns about the 'blind bend' on the road, which one had described as just a matter of time before a child is killed or injured if this application goes ahead.

Sean Dunne, the proposed responsible individual for the home, and Paul Childs, manager, said they hope to bring their combined 50 years of caring for children in creating a home for children to grow and prosper.

Mr Dunne said: "We wish to be part of the local community, contributing like any other family.

"We are very conscious of the anxiety and fears generated by our work and are absolutely committed to positively contributing to the area."

Inside the building, O'Connell Care Group will transform the space into three children's bedrooms suitable for those eight to eighteen, two staff sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a kitchen and breakfast room and a sitting room.

The full planning application will allow the council to consult residents more formally and to ensure that the impact can be transparently considered.