Farrow Court

Stanhope, Ashford Borough Council

Description of Scheme

Situated in a predominantly residential area south-west of the centre of Ashford, Farrow Court is being developed for Ashford Borough Council. The design by PRP Architects meets HAPPI criteria and follows dementia-friendly design principles throughout both the building and the surrounding gardens. Photo-voltaic panels contribute to the energy demand of the communal areas. Progressive privacy is achieved through a simple to use access control system and the scheme benefits from the latest Tunstall telecare technology. All apartments have flush floor showers and a private patio or balcony.

Where Is It?

Located in the town of Ashford within the county of Kent, the development of Farrow Court features a mix of housing styles from the 1930's, through to more recent modern housing in the form of bungalows, semi-detached and terraced properties. To the south-west of the site lies the Stanhope Estate which in 2007 underwent a £200m regeneration project to deliver over 400 new and 300 refurbished houses and flats.

Proximity

• Doctor's surgery, dentist and pharmacy - 0.2 miles / 5 minute walk
• Post office - 0.4 miles / 8 minute walk
• Convenience store - 0.2 miles / 5 minute walk
• Bus stop - outside entrance to Farrow Court

Relevant Local Strategy

The Ashford Housing Framework 2013 -18 within Priority 3, Increase the availability and choice of accommodation including for vulnerable people, an action to: 'Remodel and improve council-owned sheltered housing accommodation'. Farrow Court is the first phase of the remodelling programme. POPPI data and the JSNA were used to inform the Housing Framework.

http://www.ashford.gov.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n3211.pdf&ver=5196

The Kent Accommodation Strategy has identified an increase need for extra care accommodation in Ashford up to 2021

http://www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/14634/Kent-Social-Care-Accommodation-Strategy.pdf

Useful Local Statistics

In 2026, 40% of Ashford's population will be aged over 50

Care Services

The scheme incorporates an Age UK run Day Centre, whose members have a wide variety of needs including dementia. 12 apartments will be allocated to adults with learning disabilities and there will be 7 mini-apartments providing short-stay recuperative care accommodation.

Facilities

The communal facilities include a shop, hair salon and restaurant, all of which will be open to the wider community. Further to this the scheme includes:

• Communal lounge and kitchen
• Restaurant and commercial kitchen
• Activity room
• Two assisted bathrooms (one with hoist bath, one with standard bath)
• Therapy room
• Hair salon
• Shop
• Meeting room
• Laundry
• Staffroom and staff changing facilities
• Communal gardens
• Office accommodation for staff
• Parking

Address

Stanhope Road,
Stanhope,
Ashford,
Kent,
TN23 5RF

Scheme Location Map