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Dereham care home development approval

Overview

LNT Care Developments has received planning approval to construct a 66-bed care home in Dereham. The two-storey facility will be built on vacant land near Westfield Road, previously occupied by Jewson. The project is intended to provide 24/7 specialist care and is expected to create between 50 and 60 new jobs.

While the development includes amenities such as a cinema room and private dining area, local residents have raised concerns regarding the proposed 25 parking spaces. Critics argue that Westfield Road already suffers from significant congestion and gridlock during school hours, though developers maintain that the parking provision meets optimal standards.

Entities

Breckland Council · Capital & Centric · Muller Property Group · Leominster · LNT Care Developments

Timeline

7 days ago

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9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Dereham care home approved for 66-bed facility
LNT Care Developments has secured approval for a new 66-bed care home in Dereham, featuring various amenities and expected job creation despite local concerns over parking and road congestion.

Sources

bracknellnews.co.uk · braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · derehamtimes.co.uk · huntspost.co.uk · in-cumbria.com · thecareruk.com · watfordobserver.co.uk · westleedsdispatch.com