Southend residents seek action over disturbances at an assisted living home on Bournemouth Park Road. Council considers enforcement.
Verity Healthcare runs the assisted living home. It started accepting residents already. Neighbors complained about noise and bad behavior. These concerns led to an investigation.
The council got 27 letters from locals. People complained about safety, kids, noise, and disruption. Councilors are told to consider enforcement.
Martin Terry commented on resident concerns. Residents can complain about disturbances legally. The council backs them in this case.
The development control committee decides on Wednesday. They will vote on enforcing the rules. Planning officers explained the situation. The home lacked permission for its use. Its presence greatly affects nearby residents.
Consultations showed amenity problems. The home impacts its surroundings significantly. Neighbors deal with significant disturbance and noise. This affects their living conditions.
A community safety officer noted ongoing noise issues. They said complaints happen regularly. Police responded to calls at the property before. The officer believes management is ineffective there. The facility is badly situated. More people could worsen resident conditions even more.