Bolsover District Council is set to spend £9m on redeveloping Woburn House and the nearby bungalows in Blackwell after planning permission was approved.
The plans will see the assisted living facility, bungalows and community centre on Woburn Close demolished and replaced with 15 bungalows, eight houses, a 20-flat independent living building and a brand new community facility.
Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Sandra Peake, said: “This is a significant investment and re-iterates our commitment to looking after older and vulnerable people, whilst also providing a much-needed community facility. It will be of huge benefit to local residents in the area as there will be a mixture of properties to meet a local demand.
“A significant element of the scheme is the new community centre that will provide local residents with a modern facility where local events and celebrations can be held and give community groups with a place to meet.”
The scheme is part of Bolsover District Council’s £36m Bolsover Homes project which is aimed at building new council houses for affordable rents across Bolsover District.
The scheme uses Bolsover District Council land by replacing end of life, unfit for purpose dwellings, with new homes that exceed today’s living standard whilst benefiting the District’s economy through training, skills development, and local supply chain.
Councillor Peake added: “All the new properties will be modern, energy efficient and adaptable for people with disabilities. It’s important that we keep building bungalows and accommodation for our ever-growing older population and that we keep building social properties for the benefit of our residents.”
It is anticipated that phase one of the redevelopment will start soon which will involve disconnecting the services such as the gas and water, with work due to start on site fully in spring 2024.
