LAND AT, VICARAGE ROAD WEST, BLACKROD, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 5DE

The principal objective of the site is to provide housing to cater for the fit and independent over 55's already owning a home in Blackrod.

SPECIFICATION
The units shall be high quality, each with their own front door and self-contained, and should be a mix of 1-2 bed units.
The units shall be compliant with BlF12; Lifetime Homes Design; HAPPI principles; and Secure by Design as well as the BNDP Design Standards.
It is envisaged that they will be in a single block and will be multi storey. Lifts would be required as appropriate.
The overall height of the development shall be in keeping with the surrounding area.
There shall be no individual gardens but rather a high quality communal landscaped area (South facing if possible) where members could sit out, etc, together with high quality landscaping surrounding the block.
There shall be a minimum provision of car parking for 60% of the residents.
The block shall incorporate:-
A communal area for general use.
A multi-purpose room to be used for visiting community health and care professionals
(e.g. community matron; district nurse; podiatry; physiotherapy; occupational therapy, etc.)
Consideration shall be given to the provision of:-
A small bedroom unit incorporating a shower, toilet, etc. which is available to be booked out to visiting relatives/guests.
Communal laundry/drying room.