Residential developments which provide accommodation specifically able to address the needs of older people will be supported. This includes the provision of housing for the over-55s, continuing care and retirement provision or care homes.

This provision will be partly met on the land at the former Heathfield School, Caddington (Policy CASE13). However, equivalent provision on other sustainable development sites will be supported, particularly if the development required by Policy CASE1 has not come forward or an alternative mix of provision has been made.

The provision of innovative and sustainable older living schemes will be promoted and supported, including larger scale schemes which may include a sustainable retirement village which is able to reduce the pressure on local housing need and enable local older people to remain in their community.

For more information, please visit the Caddington & Slip End Neighbourhood Plan