A Concept Brochure has been prepared on behalf of the client the Abbeyfield Trust to develop a site for Extra Care Housing which will offer older people the opportunity to live with greater independence whilst having access to support and care facilities.
The land which lies outside the settlement development boundary was bequeathed to the Trust by a Braintree resident 25 years ago. The Brochure makes a case for an exception to be made to current planning policies to take into account the charitable status of the Trust and the type of housing accommodation to be provided.