A five-bedroom home in Ryton has been approved by councillors to start a new life as a children's home.
The charity, Action for Children, has secured permission to run and manage the house, known as Brumby on Barmoor Lane. Up to four children will be housed on the premises at any one time with supervised staff.
Residents of Barmoor Lane did object to the proposals claiming the proposed children's home would lead to traffic problems and an increase in anti-social behaviour. Action for Charity denies these claims.
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Oliver Suggate, operational director for residential homes at Action for Children, said: "Action for Children is seeking to provide a home for up to four children between 8 and 17 at Brumby. With minor internal and minor driveway works, the home will provide a high standard of accommodation for children in need of a safe and stable environment
"The council's children's services team have confirmed they support the delivery of a home in this location. Indeed, having a registered children's home in Gateshead means a reduction in the number of children entering residential care and having to move away from their local areas.
"We very much want this to be a local home for local children and look to work in partnership with Gateshead's children's services. Brumby will operate as a family home although with a team of trained adult carers rather than parents."
The home would also be subject to monthly independent inspections and an annual OFSTED Inspection. Mr Suggate also stated Action for Children management would continue to engage with residents, police, education partners, and the council to help embed the house "smoothly" into the community.
Coun Gary Haley, cabinet member for children and young people, said: "We recognise we have a need for more local homes to care safely for the children in our care. A large proportion of the children we care for live within their extended families and with foster carers which we have had success in recruiting.
"However, for some children, it is more appropriate for them to live in a residential children's home. We have worked with communities to address concerns that neighbours have put forward.
"We look forward to working with Action for Children in the future to secure the best outcome for our children".
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