Object
Local Plan 2040 Draft Plan - Strategy options and draft policies consultation
Representation ID: 3440
Received: 10/07/2021
Respondent: Mrs Debbie Ward
The town centre as it stands cannot support the extent of retail and leisure proposed.
Older people's villages (with care available as it becomes needed) should be built within town centres, by converting buildings or as newbuild. These would need to be ground floor level and above.
Creates safe residential environments in town, improving safety for everyone.
Creates intown employment for carers.
Families come into town to visit older relatives and stimulates the town s economy.
Older people dont need transport to get into town.
Keeps older people in familiar environments (most modern sheltered accomodation takes people out of town).
The town centre as it stands cannot support the extent of retail and leisure proposed.
Older people's villages (with care available as it becomes needed) should be built within town centres, by converting buildings or as newbuild. These would need to be ground floor level and above.
Creates safe residential environments in town, improving safety for everyone.
Creates intown employment for carers.
Families come into town to visit older relatives and stimulates the town s economy.
Older people dont need transport to get into town.
Keeps older people in familiar environments (most modern sheltered accomodation takes people out of town).