South Ribble to approve affordable care scheme

Jubilee Gardens would deliver 75 apartments for those over the age of 55 on the five-acre plot off West Paddock in Leyland.

The project is South Ribble Council’s own and is recommended for approval at the authority’s planning committee meeting next Thursday.

Designed by architect Norr, the BREEAM Very Good scheme would provide a part one-, part three-storey apartment block filled with only affordable flats supported by a registered provider.

South Ribble Council will own and manage the scheme, which would include 67 one- and eight two-bedroom homes. Residents would have access to communal lounges, a café, and a hair and beauty suite, as well as pamper and guest suites.

Proposals also include a small retail unit, which would also be open to the public.

There would be 42 car parking spaces, including five electric vehicle charging bays, along with an internal store to hold eight scooters.

In terms of sustainability efforts, a solar panel system will be installed to help offset energy costs. Air source heat pumps will be used, and the building has been designed with a fabric-first approach.

South Ribble was granted planning permission last September for a slightly smaller version of the scheme. This newer version, however, increases the number of homes from 72 to 75.

The project team includes environmental consultants The Environment Partnership and Redmore Environmental. GTA Civils and Transport is the flood risk consultant. CampbellReith provided civil, structural, transport, and geotechnical services. Homes England has also contributed funds for the project.

To find out more about the plans, search for application number 07/2023/00430/FUL on South Ribble Council’s planning portal.