内容摘要：(NAO) said parents had lost faith in a Send system “in urgent need of reform”.

(NAO) said parents had lost faith in a Send system “in urgent need of reform”.

The centre would be open every day except for Christmas Day.Noise issues, potential anti-social behaviour and encouraging gambling addiction were raised as concerns.

So far, there have been six letters in support of the centre.One objection letter read: “We do not want this kind of business in Ashford."The letter said the centre would "bring undesirable people to the area" and "cause noise issues in the neighbourhood with customers arriving and leaving at all hours.”

Another raised concerns about gambling addiction and read: “This is not appropriate for Ashford high street. Problem gambling is a recognised disease and opening this venue will encourage more problem gamblers.”The council has been urged to "consider the residents" before granting the application.

The plans for the four-storey building were submitted to the authority by Colneside Building Design Consultancy, which wants to change the use of the ground and basement floors.

The upper floors are residential and there are no plans to change the exterior of the building."Even if people using this forum struggle," says Masha, "no-one knew my brother well enough to make any decisions about his life."

Mia, who has exchanged messages with moderators on the website, describes the site as an "echo chamber" which can "push people over the edge"."There is almost definite grooming taking place," she says.

The BBC has spent yearsthe online forum that Vlad was a member of. It now has more than 50,000 members globally and Vlad's family want it taken down or blocked.