Comment

Preferred Strategy

Representation ID: 27510

Received: 22/08/2019

Respondent: Mr Gerry Baker

Representation Summary:

Please consider the inclusion of housing plots for tailored designs for elderly residents. Thank you.

Full text:

My wife and I are in our seventies and want to downsize. We (and others we know) want to remain in Llanfairfechan and ask that the proposals for the Llanfairfechan strategic site on Ffordd Aber include a number of plots upon which individual designs of housing to suit our generation can be approved ~ either as serviced plots for self-builders or as design-and-build packages in partnership with an approved developer (such as Beech). As a retired housing consultant who has designed and built several homes for personal occupation over 50 years this is an option that would have appeal. The individual designs will need to be "themed" to blend with other housing on the site. Having spent many years in charge of Disabled Facilities Grants I believe I can make a positive contribution to the provision of "tailored" housing to suit my generation and achieve other benefits such as delaying demand for social care through incorporating suitable provision from the outset and freeing up existing homes for younger people and families. I'm happy to attend any informal or formal meetings to discuss options in more detail. This site is ideal for older residents in that the location and contours facilitate easy access to village amenities and to bus stops for travel beyond, thus having a positive impact on the carbon footprint of the community.


Our response:

Noted.