A long anticipated new planning application has been submitted to Rushcliffe Borough Council for a retirement complex at Ruddington’s Manor Park.
It is for: “Erection of 43 no retirement apartments for older people, guest apartment, communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping” and has been made on behalf of Churchill Retirement Living. It proposes 29 of these sheltered apartments would be single bedroomed, whilst 14 would have two bedrooms. The application replaces previously approved plans for a 40 unit retirement complex on the site which have since lapsed.
Developers still propose to use the existing access off Manor Park situated along the northern boundary of the site (below) which is adjacent to Grade II listed South Manor.
A report by ECUS Environmental Consultants states that: “Development would be set back within its own plot with a stone wall fronting onto Manor Park. Development along Manor Park is characterised by coarse grain development set within their own plots behind a strong boundary, usually a stone wall. It is considered appropriate that the development takes reference from development along this street by containing a building which is set back within its own plot away from the street behind a strong boundary wall.”
This complex would sit in the middle of an historic part of Ruddington, surrounded by some of our village’s most opulent and expensive houses. Churchill’s in-house architects Planning Issues Limited also seem to have taken heed of further advice, which reads: “The development will utilise a mixture of red brick, ivory render and black mock panelling, reflecting the surrounding material palette. This ensures that the development will be in keeping with the character of Manor Park blending into the character of the streetscape and thus the character of this part of the Ruddington Conservation Area.”
The 0.89 hectare plot has remained empty and unused ever since the former convalescent home on the site was demolished. However, because the land has remained vacant for so long, a considerable amount of scrub and a number of mature trees will need to be removed if the latest plans are passed.
You can view all the documents associated with this application 19/01616/FUL >>HERE<<.
If you’d like to submit any comments about these plans to Rushcliffe Borough Council, you can do so >>HERE<< by the Consultation Expiry Date of Monday 12th August 2019.
