A WINCHESTER hotel is poised to be converted into a day nursery if city councillors approve a scheme.
Kevin and Julia Kelly have applied to change the Harestock Lodge Hotel on Harestock Road.
The planning committee was due to make a decision on Thursday (OCT16) with planning officers recommending approval.
Mr and Mrs Kelly propose the nursery to operate from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday for up to 50 children.
A previous application for the change was rejected in April 2013 and a resubmission was withdrawn in April 2014.
There have been 11 letters of objection, citing noise pollution from playing children, an increase in traffic on Harestock Road and parking problems for nearby properties.
The 17-bedroom Victorian building has been a hotel since 1960.
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