Plans to demolish a 20-bed care home on Claro Road in Harrogate and replace it with a new facility have been recommended for approval.
Disability Action Yorkshire has submitted the proposal, which would see a 34-bed facility built on its current site and on adjacent disused land.
The new home would be built in three three-storey blocks and would ease the shortage of accessible supported housing for local disabled people.
Senior Harrogate Borough Council officers have recommended that the scheme is approved at a planning committee meeting next week.
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The proposal consists of 24 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom flats.
Should it be approved, Disability Action Yorkshire plans to complete the scheme in partnership with Highstone Housing Association.
The council agreed to sell the adjacent land to the housing association for an undisclosed sum in November 2021.
It is hoped the project will be completed by the end of 2023.
Masterplan of the care home development on Claro Road as proposed by Disability Action Yorkshire.
Jackie Snape, chief executive at Disability Action Yorkshire, said previously:
“Our vision is to empower disabled people to live the lifestyle of their choosing, and independent living is at the heart of this.
“This is an incredibly exciting move for us, and something we have been planning for a number of years. Our partners, Highstone Housing Association, are experts in building supported housing.
“Whilst they will develop the site, it will be our staff supporting the residents, all of whom will have tailor-made care packages put in place before moving in.
“Our customers at 34 Claro Road have been fully consulted, and they looking forward to having their own front doors.”
