The property at 322A Dereham Road near Woodlands Park is set to be used as a children's home as Norwich City Council has approved the plans.

The facility will provide care for three children between the ages of eight and 17.

Three carers would also stay at the home and, including a manager, no more than seven people would occupy the house.

The plans explain: "The proposed situation is what one would expect from a single household containing shared facilities.

The site is near the Woodlands Park (Image: Norwich City Council)

"The children and staff members on duty would live together as a family unit albeit that the carers would be on a shift pattern.

"It is expected that the carers in this case would fulfil the role of the children’s parents as the children cannot form a household on their own.

"The home’s purpose is to offer a safe, family-style environment in which children who have experienced trauma, neglect, or instability can rebuild trust, develop resilience and achieve their potential."

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