‘Genghis Khan’ comment as Broughty Ferry care home plan approved

Councillors were told last night that the young adults with learning disabilities who will live on a Broughty Ferry street are “not Genghis Khan and his brothers”.

The comment was made by Councillor Jimmy Black during a debate on a planning application for a house on Deepdale Place where Tus Nua Care Services wants to look after up to four people with conditions such as autism and Down’s syndrome.

Several residents objected, raising concerns including potential anti-social behaviour.

An agent for Tus Nua said: “This will not be young adults with disruptive behaviour.”

Ferry councillor Laurie Bidwell proposed rejecting the application, saying it amounted to a “mini-care home business” and the many elderly residents nearby deserved a continuing quiet life.

Councillor Ken Lynn said: “Where else would you put a small development for young people with learning difficulties other than a quiet residential area?”

The committee voted 15 to nine to approve the application.