Policy information sourced from the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031

11: Communal Accommodation and Specialist Housing

Care Homes for Older People

a. New care homes for older people will be permitted where they meet a specific need that is not provided by other existing care homes in the borough.

b. Alterations and extensions to care homes for older people to provide dwellings with care or conventional housing (C3 Use Class) will be supported.

Housing with Care for Older People, Sheltered Housing and Retirement Housing

c. Planning permissions for housing with care for older people, sheltered housing and retirement housing will be granted, provided that the proposal provides accommodation of a type that is designed to meet the needs of older people.

Care for Vulnerable Groups and Young People in Need of Support

d. Planning permissions for housing with care for vulnerable groups and residential units for young people in need of support will be granted provided that:

  1. the site is within reasonable walking distance of shops and services and has good public transport accessibility.
  2. the proposal provides accommodation of a type that is designed to meet the needs of the client group.

For more information please see the Local Plan 2016-2031