COUNCILLORS are set to decide on plans for a controversial retirement complex in Broadway.
Amber Retirement Living wants to build an ‘assisted living development’ made up of 25 bungalows and 14 flats, all accessed from a communal open space.
If given the go-ahead, the scheme would also include a communal lounge, function rooms, office area and 46-space car park.
Members of Wychavon District Council’s planning committee will decide on the plans at a planning meeting on Thursday, December 5.
Planning officers have recommended approval, but dozens of residents have objected.
Neighbours say the development would cause increased traffic congestion in Broadway and that there is no demonstrable need for more retirement properties.
Joan Clinch said the application contains “no social housing and will put a strain on services like the doctors’ surgery”.
“Broadway needs young people, not even more elderly ones,” she said.
Ros Rogers said: “The development shows no respect for the character of Broadway. It shows no sympathy or legacy for future generations.”
Broadway Parish Council objected, saying the proposed site in Cheltenham Road is outside the village development boundary.
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It also raised concerns about “residents being able to cross the road safely, which residents would be required to do to reach village amenities, especially the doctors”.
Broadway Trust and Cotswolds National Landscape have also formally objected to the scheme.
Amber Retirement Living says facilities at the proposed retirement complex would include a consulting room, storage facilities for electric buggies, an on-site manager and 24-hour support for residents.
“The level of care and support is flexible and can be adapted to ensure it is tailored to a range of care requirements of different residents,” the developer says.
“This can be increased, decreased or adapted over time as care needs change.”
The development would include new pedestrian and vehicular access from Cheltenham Road, and a new bus stop for the existing 606 service.
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