A consultation has been launched on plans for new retirement apartments in Warwick. It would see 47 one and two-bedroom flats built on the corner of Vickers Way and Harbury Lane.
Developer McCarthy Stone is behind the proposals to build on the vacant site, to the north of Co-operative Food. It argues the development is “much-needed” in the area.
The apartments would have a communal lounge and “high-quality landscaped gardens”. Early plans drawn up for the site also include a hotel-style guest suite and mobility scooter storage.
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The developer says the Warwick District Local Plan outlines a growing need for this type of accommodation, and says the proposals would help to address this by allowing local older people to move into a more suitable home, close to friends and family. It has offered to meet neighbours and local councillors to discuss the initial plans.
Simon Broomfield, Divisional Development Director of McCarthy Stone Midlands said: “We are pleased to reveal our plans to deliver much-needed Retirement Living accommodation in Warwick. Our proposals would help to address a demand in the area, providing housing choice for older people, whilst freeing up the wider housing market for local families and first time buyers further down the chain.
“We are keen to develop a scheme that positively contributes to the local community. We want to hear local views on our proposals before we finalise our planning application. I’d encourage people to go online and view the proposals, where they’ll be able to complete our feedback form.”
Find out more at www.mccarthystoneconsultation.co.uk/warwick. Feedback on the proposals will be accepted until July 16.
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