Homeless people in Wokingham could soon have a home if plans to rennovate an abandoned bed and breakfast go through.  

The plans to convert the Broadway House B&B will mean that up to ten families without a home will be able to have a roof over their heads temporarily. 

Not everybody is happy about the plans, as many have pointed out that the building is situated on a main road, and could potentially be unsafe for children. 

The point has also been raised that there is currently no car parking available, so less fortunate people could be forced to park their cars in expensive private car parks.

Jason Andrews, of Broad Street, Wokingham, wrote to the council to express his concerns over the road safety and the position of the building. 

He said: "The property is located on a very busy Wokingham Road, with its front door directly on the pavement. 

"How can this be considered ‘safe’ for families with children or people with restricted mobility? There is no other means of access to this property apart from this front door.

"What is the point of this planning process if as a local resident I am unable to justify my objection? I also have concerns about the amount of ‘noise’ that such a large amount of ‘separate’ families will make living in such a small space. 

"Especially if the ‘only’ outside space, located at the rear of the property, is used as communal, social space."

Mr M Bundred of Shute End, Wokingham said:  "The property is located on a very busy main road with a narrow pavement and is an inappropriate and dangerous location for children. 

"The building is out of character with the heritage of adjacent buildings in Shute End and on the Terrace and a key goal of any redevelopment should be to improve its appearance."

Wokingham Borough Council have been reached for comment.