Tyndale House, a property near Yeovil town centre, may soon return to its original use as a care home, pending approval of recent planning applications. The building, located at 36 Preston Road, was formerly a care home operated by Carlauren Group until its closure in 2019.
After changing hands to Tyndale Ltd, the property was converted into an 18-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) with planning permission granted in 2021 during the pandemic. Currently, the site houses eight residents and is managed by Redleif Care, which has been providing care services similar to a registered care home, although the property has remained formally classified as an HMO.
A spokesperson explained that due to high insurance premiums post-Covid, the facility was initially registered as an HMO to obtain suitable coverage. Residents live under assured short-hold tenancies (AST), allowing the property to function as a care home in practice but without Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.
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Following discussions with the CQC, the management has now applied to officially register Tyndale House as a care home, with the commission intending to carry out a full assessment of the quality of care provided. No physical alterations to the building or changes in staffing levels or visitor traffic are planned.
Additionally, recent legislative changes under the Renters Rights Act 2026 have prohibited the creation of new ASTs since May 1. The local council aims to reach a decision regarding the application by early autumn.