Object
Publication Draft
Representation ID: 66061
Received: 24/06/2014
Respondent: McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd
Agent: The Planning Bureau
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Overall welcome the proactive stance the Council has taken in seeking to provide appropriate levels of accomodation to meet the needs of its ageing population. The principle is agreed that specialist accomodation for the elderly should make a positive contribution to housing need, however,the extent of this need should not be determined solely by the SHMA which has limitations in such an area of high owner occupation.
Concern is expressed about the extent of the influence consultation with the Primary Health Care Trust will have in determining planning applications. Experience shows that this is used as an opportunity to highlight a shortfall in funding or resources rather than practical consideration of the benefits of the scheme.
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