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Extra Care WDDC’s Perspective. Paul Derrien Housing Enabling Team Leader 14 January 2014. Local Plan . Local Plan in draft form Cater for increasing number of older people Supports development of Extra Care Scheme. Extra Care Schemes . Must meet a demonstrable need
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Extra CareWDDC’s Perspective Paul Derrien Housing Enabling Team Leader 14 January 2014
Local Plan • Local Plan in draft form • Cater for increasing number of older people • Supports development of Extra Care Scheme
Extra Care Schemes • Must meet a demonstrable need • Must be supported by DCC and NHS • Be located within Defined Development Boundary
Bridport • Population over 13,000 • Second largest town in West Dorset • Potential expansion in draft local plan • No Extra Care scheme
Housing Need • 618 households on WDDC Housing Register (HR) aged over 60 (2353 total applications) • 441 household's in Bridport area on HR • 81 aged 60+ • Demand predicted to increase