Major Care Home and Homes Scheme Set to Advance

Hybrid plans for two 80-bed care homes and up to 50 houses in Lancashire are set to be given the green light.Applicant Mr Furness wants to build the scheme on land off Stricklands Lane, Stalmine.The application is a revised proposal from that refused by Wyre Council’s planning committee on 7 July 2021.The care homes, which would form one facility, would be within the western part of the site furthest away from Stricklands Lane.The the housing would be in the centre and east of the site nearest this main road. This is the opposite siting to that proposed under the previous plans.The whole development would be served by one access off Stricklands Lane, rather than two separate accesses proposed under the prior proposals.The first care home would contain 80 bedrooms, with 38 at ground floor and 42 at first floor. The second home would also contain 80 bedrooms, with 39 at ground floor and 41 at first floor.Both ground floors of the care homes would also contain a reception area with lobby, bistro and kitchenettes, an office and a salon. The ground and first floor accommodation in each care home would also contain lounges, assisted bathrooms, nurses stations with clinics, individual WC’s, a games room, a cinema room, dining space and staff rooms. The second floor level within the main wings of both Care Homes would contain staff facilities, while the plant room would also be on this level. This application is a hybrid application seeking full planning permission for the care homes and outline for up to 50 homes on the site.Wyre Council’s planning committee will meet on Wednesday.