Planning permission has been approved to transform derelict land off Briercliffe Road in Burnley into an extra care facility
Subject to the signing of legal agreements by Burnley Borough Council, the extra care facility comes in at a cost of £16.6m and will be the first of its kind in Burnley.
It will provide essential care and housing for the Burnley community. The 93 apartments have been designed for those individuals who need additional care support, but want to remain living independently.
The facility wants to keep older residents who need help within the borough and close to their family and friends. Homes England is providing funding via grants and borrowing capacity to help support this development.
By providing specialist assisted living accommodation in a neighbourly environment, the care home aims to improve the quality of life for older residents and ensure that they do not become lonely.
‘This will make an enormous difference to people’s health and wellbeing’
Wendy Malone, director of development at Calico Homes, commented:
“We’re delighted to have been granted permission to bring this milestone development to Burnley. This is a brilliant opportunity for The Calico Group to work collaboratively with partners, providing homes and specialist services to people in our community.
“We know that extra-care accommodation is much needed within the local area, and this will make an enormous difference to people’s health and wellbeing.”
Councillor Margaret Lishman, Burnley Council’s executive member for health and wellbeing, added:
“I’m very pleased that this much-needed and very worthwhile scheme has been granted planning permission.
“The development will help improve older people’s quality of life and allow them to live independently while enjoying the appropriate support when required.”
Local labour and supply chains
The development is a real collaboration effort – partners include: The Calico Group, East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust, Burnley Borough Council, the University of Central Lancashire, and Lancashire County Council.
Of course, construction will create new jobs in Burnley for experienced tradespeople and new apprentices. Using local labour and supply chains helps to increase viability in the local economy, and to improve skills within the construction industry.
Construction work by Ring Stones Maintenance and Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2022, with completion expected in 2024.
