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Lark Hill Village
Nottingham, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust

Description of Scheme

Lark Hill was built on the largest site still owned by the City, it was in direct response to an aging population in Clifton. The scheme forms part of the commitment in the Older Person's Accommodation Strategy 2007-2017 in providing alternative housing choices for older people

  • 24 acre site including 10 acres of amenity space, including woodland walk
  • BREEAM good
  • Winter garden, external galleria, swale, rill
  • 72 bungalows up to 100m2+
  • Telecare - Smart call system
  • 80% wheelchair accessible balconies
  • Quality landscaping treatments

Where Is It?

The Clifton estate was built in the late 1950's as an extension to the City. The estate is laid out mainly in traditional post war style comprising mainly of family housing built on large plots. There is a well established infrastructure with a range of shops, services and good transport links.

Clifton local centre is 1 mile away .

Residents Information

"I'm better off here and Village life is a dream come true."

Key Information

Location

Nottingham

Local Social Services Authority

Nottinghamshire

Region

East Midlands

Year Funded

2006-07

Cost

£50million

DH Fund

ECH

Proximity

One mile away at the local Clifton Centre

Relevant Local Strategy

The development of the Village is part of the long term strategy in providing more extra care accommodation in Nottingham. The opening of the Village will assist in spreading the understanding of what is extra care to members of the public and will demonstrate this alternative housing choice for older people.

The Scheme implements the Council's priorities as documented in

  • The Older Person's Accommodation Strategy 2007-2017
  • The Housing Strategy 2008 - 2011
  • Local Authority targets, the Council Plan and Manifesto Pledge

The Council's Housing Strategy 2008-2011 outlines the Council's commitment to develop more extra care housing in Nottingham - 300 additional units by 2014.

Nottingham City Council will work in partnership with a variety of developers and services provides in delivering extra care housing according to the needs and aspirations of its citizens

Care Services

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, non-resident management staff

Facilities

  • Lounge
  • Guest facilities
  • Garden
  • Hairdressers
  • Library
  • Spa pool
  • Indoor bowl pitch
  • Greenhouse
  • Laundrette
  • Snooker Tables
  • IT suite
  • Village hall
  • Enriched activity suite - dementia support

 

Key Features

Properties

327 flats, bungalows. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Built in 2009.

Tenure

Rent (social landlord) and Leasehold and Shared Ownership

Address

Clifton Lane
Clifton
Nottingham
NG11 8AF

Scheme Location Map

Partners

Housing Provider

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust

Architects

Hulme Upright

Care Provider

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust

Local Social Services Authority

Nottinghamshire

Developer

Galliford Try

Contractor

Galliford Try