Unanimous approval for South Ribble affordable care scheme

Jubilee Gardens will deliver 75 apartments for those over the age of 55 on the five-acre plot off West Paddock in Leyland.

South Ribble Council unanimously approved its own care scheme at a planning committee meeting last Thursday. The decision was made in line with officer recommendations.

Designed by architect Norr, the BREEAM Very Good scheme will provide a part one-, part three-storey apartment block filled with only affordable flats supported by a registered provider.

South Ribble Council will own and manage the complex, which will include 67 one- and eight two-bedroom homes. Residents will have access to communal lounges, a café, and a hair and beauty suite, as well as pamper and guest suites.

There will also be a small retail unit, also open to the public.

A total of 42 car parking spaces will be provided, including five electric vehicle charging bays and an internal store to hold eight scooters.

In terms of sustainability efforts, a solar panel system will be installed to help offset energy costs, air source heat pumps will be used, and the building has been designed with a fabric-first approach.

South Ribble was granted planning permission last September for a slightly smaller version of the scheme. This newer version, however, increases the number of homes from 72 to 75.

The project team includes environmental consultants The Environment Partnership and Redmore Environmental. GTA Civils and Transport is the flood risk consultant. CampbellReith provided civil, structural, transport, and geotechnical services. Homes England has also contributed funds for the project.

To learn more about the plans, search for application number 07/2023/00430/FUL on South Ribble Council’s planning portal.