Nov 21, 2022, (UK) Norwich Evening News: Bid to turn Deepwell Lodge in Sprowston into autism home https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/23147059.bid-turn-deepwell-lodge-sprowston-autism-home/
E. England
A house near the NDR could be turned into a residential care home for young adults with autism and learning difficulties....
If approved, the four-bedroom home, which is currently lived in, would be extended at the back and the inside would be modified to create the seven-bedroom care home.
A design and access statement from Benson Planning Studio said: "The ethos towards this project is to create a high-quality care home for young adults between 18-30 who have autism and learning difficulties….
Caroline Sykes, who co-runs SEND Friendly Activities and Events support group, said: "There’s a huge and long-standing shortage of supported living in the city and county, and homes are needed….
Deepwell Lodge (in the background) in Beeston Lane, Sprowston, which could be turned into a residential home for people aged 18-30 with autism or learning difficulties and Sprowston Town Council chairman Bill Couzens (pictured) (Image: Santos Photography/Google)