Policy information sourced from the East Herts District Plan
HOU6 Specialist Housing for Older and Vulnerable People
The Council will encourage the provision of specialist housing, across all tenures, for older and vulnerable people. Proposals for new housing for older and vulnerable people will be expected to:
- Provide a range of accommodation size, tenure and type with the opportunity to attain additional or specialist care as needed within the one development;
- Be in a suitable location where access to a choice of sustainable travel options is available;
- Be within walking distance, on a safe and level route or within easy reach by passenger transport, to town centre shops and services;
- Be well integrated with existing communities through the sharing of space and public access to services where appropriate;
- Consider the integration of healthcare facilities within the development.
In addition to the overall housing target, a gross increase of at least 530 bed-spaces to help meet the accommodation needs of those who need specialist (Use Class C2) residential or nursing care will be supported in the District’s towns.
For more information please see the District Plan