New Developments
Hawkinge, near Folkstone in Kent - Detailed Planning Permission Granted
On 28 April 2009, Shepway District Council resolved to grant
detailed planning permission for the building of a new, 112 unit care
home in 4 acres of what used to be a Battle of Britain airfield.
The
site sits beside a doctors’s surgery and a new housing development
of 3,000 houses.
The proposed building will be constructed over three storeys and is
large enough to accommodate separate units for various levels of both
physical frailty and dementia. Accommodation will be provided in
a range of studio, one and two bed suites with on site 24 hour care,
thus ensuring a home for life. The Care Suites will provide
residents with their own accommodation with front door and generous
personal day space for socialising with family and friends.
Communal space for socialising and dining will also be incorporated as
will a range of separate garden areas for the different groups. Strong
links with the community will be fostered with services such as social
events and day care being offered within the scheme. Residents
will have the choice over whether they wish to rent or buy on a
leasehold basis.