Massive care development in Poringland given approval again
It's the second time the development's been given the green light
A massive care development in Poringland will go ahead after it was given the green light for a second time.
Plans had to be amended after the first approval was given due to restrictions on the land.
The revised plans for a 41-bed care home and 42 extra care lodges have now been unanimously agreed by South Norfolk Council.
Richard Blackham from Cygnet Care, the group behind the plans, said the reduction was needed after a restrictive covenant was discovered on the site – a legal agreement that can limit things like construction or alteration of buildings.
The applicant said the company has not been able to come to an agreement with the owner of the covenant and could not develop on a section of the site.
Mr Blackham said that Cygnet already had a care home on the site that is now at full capacity and has limited facilities, while south Norfolk needed 634 more care beds over the next 15 years.
The scheme will involve the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of communal facilities including a restaurant, cafe, bar, gym, therapy rooms, hair salon, shop and bowls green. It was unanimously approved.