Publication Draft

Support

Representation ID: 65662

Received: 24/06/2014

Respondent: McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd

Agent: The Planning Bureau

sub-clause b) the inclusion of wording detailing a requirement for older persons housing is noted and supported.

Support

Representation ID: 66059

Received: 24/06/2014

Respondent: McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd

Agent: The Planning Bureau

the inclusion of wording detailing a requirement for older persons housing is noted and supported.

Object

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.