When I first registered I needed Planning permission 'cos DH & I were to work together so we paid out £220 to ask for 12 children. We got temporary PP (for 1 yr) for 8.
A year later we paid out £110 to have the 8 made permanent.
Another year on and we've paid £110 to ask for 12 again on the basis that we have caused no nuisence, no excessive noise etc.
We have spoken to
'Noise abatement' and they have no problems,
the highways Agency and they have no porblems.
to the Environment Agency and they have no problems
We have letters of support from the parish council, the school, our local Childminding group and the County Council (who want to give us a grant to expand).
But no our neighbours (who objected both previous times) have yet again written to complain that 'as they are nearing retirement they are concerned that they won't be able to enjoy thier garden- as we make so much noise'
Well if we get refused I'll have a party every afternoon