Carol1013
27-08-2013, 09:30 AM
I have been a registered childminder for about two years. I recently received a letter of complaint from the council saying that our neighbours had complained about the noise when children are being picked up and dropped off and also when children are playing out in the garden. In the letter he suggested that I might need planning permission as I employ two assistants. Is there any way that we can appeal the need for planning permission or will I have to get it???
Obviously I am really worried because surely planning permission will be refused by the neighbours if they have complained and also I doubt I will be able to afford the costs of becoming a 'business'. I have kept with all the ofsted regulations about how many children I am allowed and how many helpers - so this was a big worry. Of course none of the neighbours bothered to come round and talk to us about it before they complained!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Obviously I am really worried because surely planning permission will be refused by the neighbours if they have complained and also I doubt I will be able to afford the costs of becoming a 'business'. I have kept with all the ofsted regulations about how many children I am allowed and how many helpers - so this was a big worry. Of course none of the neighbours bothered to come round and talk to us about it before they complained!
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!