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Acorn House
Stockton-on-Tees, Thirteen

Description of Scheme

The scheme provides a flexible and adaptable design which engages with outside space and nature. It is designed to wheelchair standards, and is care ready and adaptable. It provides support including Telecare and assistive technology. It has active spaces and circulation areas with a lift to the upper floor, and uses natural light wherever possible.

The apartments are all rented and are at specialist type of supported accommodation for people with learning disabilities along with two of the bungalows.

The scheme provides a range of services and opportunities that help turn communities around and transform people’s lives.

Where Is It?

The site is in an established residential area. It is close to local shopping and leisure facilities. There is a mixture of housing types mainly semi-detached and terraced properties, and with a high level of social housing.

Key Information

Location

Stockton-on-Tees

Local Social Services Authority

Stockton Borough Council

Region

North East

Year Funded

2013

Cost

Total: £2,536,462 Grant: £780,000

DH Fund

CASSH 1

Proximity

  • The site is located within walking distance to Thornaby town centre.
  • It has good road links and is within easy reach of the A19 and A66.
  • It is on a bus route and is close to the local community centre.

Relevant Local Strategy

The Council’s vision for adult social care is “… that people can get the right level and type of personalised support at the right time in order to help, prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support and maximise their independence."

Implicit within this is the acceptance of ensuring appropriate and sufficient accommodation for older people. This ambition is set out in more detail in both the market position statement (2015) “Explore further opportunities for the development of extra care models in partnership with housing colleagues” and the Local Plan that under policy H4 identifies “The Council will support proposals for specialist housing, including extra care and supported housing to meet identified needs. Accommodation will seek to deliver and promote independent living.”

Facilities

  • Lounge for residents
  • External sun terrace at first floor level
  • Provision of accommodation for care and support staff
  • A small consulting room
  • Communal gardens with outside seating areas and patio

Key Features

Properties

15 1Bed Apartments
13 2Bed Bungalows

Tenure

15 x 1 bed apartments: affordable rent
9 x 2 bed bungalows: affordable rent
4 x 2 bed bungalows: shared ownership

PDF Downloads

  • Acorn House: Design and Access Statement
  • Acorn House Typical Apartment Layout
  • Acorn House Ground Floor Plan
  • Acorn House First Floor Plan

Address

Sherwood Road
Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 0ED

Scheme Location Map

Partners

Housing Provider

Thirteen

Architects

JDDK

Care Provider

Castle Rock Group (CRG)

Local Social Services Authority

Stockton Borough Council

Contractor

Keepmoat

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