Plans for a bungalow in Kesgrave to be converted into a care home for children have been given the green light.

Gims Care Solutions Ltd had applied to East Suffolk Council seeking permission to change the use of a detached bungalow in Penzance Road, just north of Foxhall Stadium.

Planning documents submitted alongside the application state the home would care for a maximum of two children aged between the ages of seven and 18 with learning difficulties at any time.

The documents say the home has "ample" parking space for carers and visitors.

Kesgrave Town Council gave its backing to the proposals, but some neighbours in the area raised concerns over the noise the home would make.

The planning documents said: "The home aims at working closely with all the relevant departments with learning disabilities, including the placement team at Suffolk County Council and other local authorities to ensure the residents using the provision will have a positive experience and outcome.

"We are aware that the property is a detached bungalow and consequently all residents will be assessed on their suitability for community living. Equally, an individualised care and service plan formulated on their specific needs that will define their goals with outcomes.

"There may be occasional visits by social workers, and other professionals; these would be by appointment and not a matter of day-to-day routine.

"The premises provide on and off street parking space to the front, and so, the parking requirement should not be out of character or have detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity.

"Each resident will be supported and helped where necessary to take part in the group living aspects of the home, thereby reducing isolation.

"Staff will engage in leisure and other activities, alongside children or young people, whenever it is appropriate to do so."

East Suffolk's planner gave the scheme the green light before Christmas.