A four-bedroom house could be transformed into a children's home if an application before a council is given the go-ahead. 

Applicant Kelwel Care Ltd is seeking a lawful development certificate from West Suffolk Council for the change of use of a home in Lyminster Close, Bury St Edmunds. 

The building would be used as a children's home to house one child or young person, as well as two members of non-resident support staff. 

In the plans, one of the four bedrooms would be used for the young person, while a second would be for the staff member to sleep in. 

The third and fourth bedrooms would then be used for storage and an office. 

There would be no changes to the exterior of the property, which has a site area of 300 square metres. 

On the ground floor there would be a lounge, dining room and kitchen and there would be a bathroom upstairs. 

A statement before the council says vehicular movements would be similar to those of a small four bedroom home, with occasional visits from the statutory services and the child attending a local school or educational establishment. 

The applicant said there would only ever be one child residing at the site at one time, also limiting vehicular movement somewhat. 

They wrote: "The staff shifts will vary dependant on the child’s requirements. This could involve up to 24 hours attendance at the property, with a 16-hour shift or as low as 3 to 4 hours a day only, depending on the requirements and level of support that person needs." 

They continued: "The use of the property is not materially different than if it was being used by a family with children." 

The plans are now with West Suffolk Council pending consideration.