Supported Accomodation

Is it a requirement by Ofsted to have a planning permission before setting up Supported Accommodation for young people aged for 16–17 years? The simple answer is No. The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023 do not themselves require planning permission for registration. The Regulations set quality and management requirements (including the accommodation standard and annual location assessments), but do not mention planning law. Ofsted’s registration guidance (SC1) requires you to confirm that each premise can […]