Unanimous approval for Chester care home

Cheshire West & Chester Council has granted planning permission for a 72-bed Belong care home, designed by Pozzoni, on the outskirts of Chester city centre.

The one-acre site is located on City Road and is within the Chester City Conservation Area. A four-storey vacant office building occupies the site and is set to be demolished under the proposals by CLS Care Services.

The scheme will see the construction of a five- to six-storey block, involving a 72-bed care home and a 23-bed extra care facility. Other uses include an exercise studio, spa, library, hairdressers and laundry for residents; and a bistro and community venue for public use.

The scheme will operate under CLS Care Services’ Belong format, which offers purpose-built villages providing care and extra-care to residents.

Pozzoni has worked with Belong to develop similar villages in Macclesfield, Wigan, Crewe and Atherton.

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