Plans have been submitted for 211 new supported housing apartments at the heart of Seaham Garden Village.
Proposed by affordable housing developer Karbon Homes, the scheme is designed to help people with varying levels of care and support needs live well and independently. It forms part of Karbon’s wider development of 750 affordable homes within the new garden village.
The specialist accommodation will include a 118-unit extra care scheme alongside two apartment blocks for over-55s.
“This is an exciting next step in our development of new affordable homes at Seaham Garden Village, bringing a selection of high-quality apartments that empower people with varying levels of care and support needs to live life to the full.
“Paired with existing phases of family homes and flats, this phase shows our commitment to building a mixed community and ensuring Seaham Garden Village offers something for everyone.”
Sarah Robson, Executive Director of Development and Asset Management at Karbon Homes
The extra care scheme is set across four-storeys, laid out around a central private courtyard area, landscaped and designed to a high specification with appropriate facilities. Residents will also benefit from a private communal lounge and a private rooftop terrace with sea views.
Three of the extra care apartments will be suitable for bariatric care and 18 designed for those living with dementia. The courtyard will be fully secure for the safety of those 18 households.
The scheme will also include a café, hairdressing and treatment rooms, and multi-use spaces for activities, all of which will be open to residents living in the neighbouring apartment blocks.
These 211 new homes will be connected to the garden village’s new ultra-low carbon mine water heating network, an initiative from Durham County Council, the Mining Remediation Authority and Karbon Homes, being delivered by Vital Energi.
This will be the fourth phase of homes Karbon has commenced work on to date, all of which are being delivered by lead contractor Esh Construction.
Homes already under construction consist of a mix of family homes and flats, a number of which will be available for social rent and affordable rent, with the remaining available for affordable routes into home ownership through seared ownership and rent to buy.
“With more than 200 new affordable homes now under construction at Seaham Garden Village, behind the scenes, we are working closely with project partners to bring forward the next phase of development.
“The submission of plans for the extra care and over-55s apartments marks a significant milestone in the wider scheme. It’s an important step towards delivering more supported housing within communities, through inclusive developments that support inter-generational living.”
Chris Hale, Pre-Construction Director at Esh Construction
The 78-hectare garden village, located on the A182 going into Seaham town centre received Garden Village status from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in 2019.
1,500 homes will be built on the site in total, alongside a commercial centre with a shop, a health and well-being hub and a new school. Planning for the school was recently approved by Durham County Council, with construction set to start shortly.
The delivery of Seaham Garden Village is being supported by funding from Homes England, through Karbon’s Strategic Partnership with the government’s housing delivery agency.
Alongside the affordable homes, 750 homes are being developed by national housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Miller Homes for outright sale.
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