Plans Lodged for Housing Development for Older People

Plans have been submitted for a sustainable housing scheme in Newcastle which is targeting older people, but will also include a limited number of family homes.JDDK Architects has applied for permission on behalf of Meldum Construction and the St Mary Magdalene & Holy Jesus Trust.The housing will be located at Magdalene Court in Spital Tongues.The Trust is one of the oldest providers of housing in the UK, providing housing since the two charities amalgamated in 1959, although the original St Mary Magdalene Hospital was in existence by about 1250.The application proposes the demolition of the existing three blocks of 1960’s apartments at the top of Richardson Road, which are deemed no longer fit for purpose, and their replacement by a trio of three-bedroom homes for families and one block of 15 accessible one-bedroom apartments for older people who live an independent lifestyle.The three family homes will have south-facing gardens with a patio and shed for cycle storage provision.The building materials palette has been chosen to blend with the existing surrounding properties and existing trees will be retained and a new communal garden for residents will be created.