Hi Guys, ofsted came round to visit new premises and up my numbers for childcare, i was informed by the inspector that if i wanted more than six children i would have to inform my local coucil and request planning permission, i phoned my local council they didn't know what i was talking about:( i then phoned ofsted to clarify this and was told that i only needed to apply for planning permission if i was having more than nine children:confused: , has anyone had to apply for planning permission? or do any of you know what the correct numbers are? thanx in advance.

Babushka

I think this depends on where you are.

We had a big who ha about this and 1 person applied costing £250.00 and it was passed and dropped.

it states in my booklet i got at icp course (ages go now 18months go) that we had to apply for planning permission ... which i did other month and got letter and lots of forms (basically all same questions) and a fee chart back .. they wanted £167.50p !! :eek: but i dont intend to alter house outside or in .. only stair gates etc as you do with younf children anyhow ... im waiting on an appointment to talk about it


sorry cant help you hun but least you can see what i had to face (it may not be same for you)

Thanx for your replys.:)

Good luck if you decide to go ahead with it

Angel xx