Plans in the pipeline for 64-bed care home in Selsey

CGI impression of the proposed care home. Produced by Vail Williams LLP on behalf of Perseus Land and Developments Limited

The application (20/00085/FUL) outlines plans to develop the agricultural land at Park Farm in Park Lane. The application site, based near the Asda supermarket and a Costa Coffee outlet, had previously been identified for a hotel and medical use but the planning permission has now expired.

The planning documents said the new designs allow for 24 parking spaces and the proposed development would be accessed via a new road from Manor Road.

The applicant said the proposed care home would 'contribute to the need for older person’s accommodation'.

The planning statement added: "The proposed development will employ 70-80 full-time equivalent employees once operational. In addition, the proposed development will employ approximately 70-80 part-time employees, equating to an additional 25-30 full time employees.

"The proposed care home will provide modern facilities to meet the identified needs of the ageing population locally. It will include a specific design approach and an environment suited towards the provision of specialist dementia care, to meet a growing need in this area."

The application has so far received one letter of objection.

Residents Susie Moore and Hugh Barnes expressed concern over the proposed height of the building, adding: "We regard this as an eyesore coming into the village."

They also argued that the care home would put 'extra pressure' on the only GP practice in the village which is 'already overstretched'.

The plans noted that the planning officer considered that if there was 'insufficient interest' in a hotel or medical facility on the site, the proposed alternative use would be 'considered to be acceptable'.

It added: "The proposed development is three storeys in height which is similar to the previously consented hotel / medical facility on the site. The council were supportive of the scale and massing of the proposed development in pre-application discussions."

Selsey Town Council noted that were 'no planning grounds for objection' and offered its support on the basis that, when addressing the CIL allocation, funds should be made available to assist dementia care in Selsey.

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