42. Specialist Housing Statement
What is it?
Policy HOU8 of the Plan Strategy sets out the circumstances where planning permission will be granted for specialist residential accommodation, including retirement villages and care facilities.
A Specialist Housing Statement demonstrates how proposals for specialist residential accommodation meet the requirements of Policy HOU8.
When is it required?
A Specialist Housing Statement should be provided with applications for specialist residential accommodation – including both new build and extensions – such as sheltered housing, extra care housing, nursing homes and residential care homes.
What should be included?
The Specialist Housing Statement should address criteria a. and b. inclusive of Policy HOU8 of the Plan Strategy. Where a criterion is not fully met, this must be justified.
