Oakwood Court Care Home
Overview
ECE Planning are delighted to have assisted Sussex Housing & Care in gaining planning permission for a new 31 bedroom extension at their existing Oakwood Court care home in Haywards Heath.
The scheme will create new jobs and as well as 31 new bedrooms, includes new communal spaces, lifts and level access, lounge/dining area, a salon and new staff areas for residents. Externally the scheme will vastly improve the enjoyment of the gardens for residents with access improvements to sensory gardens, a new external terrace, landscape and wildlife enhancements. Designed by WWA (West Waddy Archadia) Architects, the building extension will be part 3 storey and part 2 storeys to the rear of the existing facility. It will be sustainable and energy efficient with a fabric first approach ensuring good standards of insulation and photovoltaic panels as a renewable source of energy to help further reduce carbon emissions.
The application was supported by Committee Members despite objections from residents, Town Council and the Local MP.