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Anchor secures planning for extra care scheme in Newham
Anchor, with the support of architects PRP, has secured planning permission for an extension to Cardamom Court in the London Borough of Newham. The project will see the construction of a
four-storey extension replacing an existing day centre, delivering 37 new affordable extra care apartments for older people and extending the 1990s development to 70 homes, all of which will be 100 per cent affordable. A new entrance will open onto a landscaped
courtyard garden, with communal spaces that encourage social interaction. The scheme aims to achieve biodiversity net gain through careful planting and includes a green roof integrated
with solar panels. Nick Hodgskin, head of regeneration at
Anchor, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Newham Council to deliver an additional 37 high-quality extra care affordable homes for social rent, supporting older people and their evolving needs. At Anchor, we’re dedicated to creating homes where people can enjoy later life to the fullest. Cardamom Court is a great example of how thoughtfully designed communities can be created to meet the needs of older people in London.” Mary Hutchison, associate director at
PRP, commented: “Extra care housing gives older people independence, dignity and community, but there’s nowhere near enough of it, particularly affordable options. This scheme shows how we can make better use of existing sites to deliver the homes older Londoners desperately need. Rather than demolishing and starting again, we’ve designed a high-quality extension that sits comfortably in its context and gives both new and existing residents brilliant spaces to enjoy.”
Old Malthouse Care Home sold to Follett Care
The Old Malthouse Care Home in Selsey, West Sussex, has been sold to local care operator Follett Care. Registered for 34 residents, the Old
Malthouse specialises in dementia care. It occupies a sixteenth-century property with 30 bedrooms and was originally a working granary and malt house, still retaining many original features. Following a confidential sales process with
Charles Phillips at Christie & Co, it has been purchased by Follett Homes Limited, which operates Follett Care Ltd. Nihal Samareskara, former owner, said:
“The Old Malthouse is a lovely home and, after 13 years of ownership, I am sad to be leaving, but I am very pleased to be handing the business over to Follett Care, a West Sussex-based care home operator. I am confident that they will continue providing high-quality care to the residents.” Emily George and Bijo Joseph, directors at
Follett Care, commented: “The purchase of The Old Malthouse shows our commitment to the West Sussex care sector, and we are delighted to have purchased the business. This is a lovely building located in a delightful
Cheylesmore Estates sells Hertfordshire site to Oakland Care
Cheylesmore Estates has completed the sale of a site in Hailey, Hertfordshire, with planning consent for a 75-bed premium care home, to Oakland Care. The transaction was brokered by specialist healthcare real estate agent Portunus Associates, with RDT Architects and DLA Town Planning instrumental in securing planning consent. Planning permission was granted on appeal for a bespoke care home featuring en suite wet rooms and a variety of communal spaces, set within landscaped and accessible gardens. The design prioritises outdoor access for all residents, with ground-floor rooms opening onto private terraces and upper floors offering balconies from shared spaces. Adrian Ball, director of Cheylesmore
Estates, said: “This site represents a rare opportunity to deliver a high-quality care home in a location that combines strong demographics with excellent connectivity. We identified a clear gap in the provision of modern care beds in the area and are proud to have brought forward a scheme that meets both operator and community needs.” Richard Dooley, director of
seaside town, and we are looking forward to building on Nihal’s success.” Charles Phillips, director – dare at Christie
& Co, added: “This is the third time over the years that I have sold this care home and each time I visit, I am impressed with the care home. This is a lovely building which has been sympathetically extended over the years and offers very good care and quality accommodation. I was very pleased to be asked to act for Nihal when he decided to sell, and we managed to achieve a high level of interest during the marketing campaign. Follett Care is the ideal purchaser for this business, and we wish them all the best with their plans for the home. The sale of this care home clearly demonstrates there is a high demand for care homes in the South.”
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development at Oakland Care, commented: “We’re excited to add this development to our growing portfolio. The site’s location, close to local amenities and transport links, makes it ideal for residents and team members alike. The design reflects our ethos of creating vibrant, supportive environments with access to nature and high-spec facilities. With three other homes currently under construction, this project further strengthens our pipeline of luxury, purpose-built care homes.” Bernard Wynne, director of Portunus
Associates, added: “This project has been a collaborative effort from the outset, with Cheylesmore Estates leading the way in unlocking a well-located site and bringing forward a thoughtfully designed scheme. We’re pleased to have facilitated the transaction and look forward to Oakland Care delivering a high-quality care home that will serve the growing needs of the local community.”
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