Plans lodged for block of flats for over-55s

The proposed development could be built on cleared land south of Station Road

Plans have been lodged to build a retirement living development consisting of 53 flats in Sandiacre.

McCarthy Stone has submitted a planning application to Erewash Borough Council to build a four-storey block of flats for people over the age of 55 on land south of Station Road.

Plans said there was an "acute shortage" of specialist accommodation nationally, which meets the needs of an ageing population.

Documents submitted by the applicant added the proposals would offer "significant improvements" to the site, which previously consisted of residential and commercial buildings until they were demolished in 2003.

According to planning documents, the proposed development would consist of 37 one-bed and 16 two-bed flats.

"This is a proposal that offers provision of a form of accommodation for which there is a considerable need, and which has several associated advantages, including reducing demand on the healthcare system and freeing up larger properties in the housing chains," documents added.