A BID to convert an Oldbury home into a family assessment centre has been thrown out by planners who said it would cause noise and disturbance for neighbours.

Samera Nawaz applied to Sandwell Council to turn 113, City Road into a property where parenting skills are assessed.

Notes to planners stated that up to three parents and their children would have lived at the address for a 12-16 week period, during which time their parenting capability would be assessed.

They stated: "The home shall accommodate parents and their child on the instruction of Local Authorities, Children’s Trust’s and courts who may have varying difficulties.

"The service shall be registered and regulated by Ofsted as a Residential Family Assessment Centre under the relevant category."

It said staff would provide cover on shift patterns and there would be a member of staff 24 hours a day at the home.

It states that the type of parent there could be parents and children on child protection plans; parents seeking reunification with their children; situations where the Local Authority may undertake care proceedings; parents where domestic abuse has occurred in their home; expectant mothers and parents learning parenting skills.

The application was turned down by planners who said that it "would constitute a material change of use due to increased comings and goings associated with three mothers, their babies/infants and associated care personnel, which would have a significant impact on the attached neighbour by way of noise and disturbance, especially at night, given the continuous care of babies/infants proposed."

The lawful development certificate was turned down on September 20.