More than 150 residents have objected to plans to expand a retirement community in a Wakefield village.
Councillors are due to decide on the scheme to build 35 ‘continuing care apartments’ for people aged over 55 in Walton. More than a 100 similar properties have already next to the site off Nevile Drive Hanover Developments wants to increase the overall number of properties 151. The outline planning application includes building the properties in two blocks, with a residents lounge, carers station and a gym.
The council has received no comments of support for the proposals. A planning statement submitted on behalf of Hanover says: “The development will deliver specialised housing for people aged 55 and over on a sustainable site and which would form part of the adjoining continuing care development.” The council’s planning and highways committee will consider the plan at a meeting on July 18. Council officers have recommended that it be approved.
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