Later living developer-operator Untold Living has submitted plans for a new 137-home integrated retirement community on the seafront in Eastbourne.
The retirement specialist acquired the prime 2.5-acre seafront site at Sovereign Harbour in November from Birch Limited, a Richardson family company. Subject to consent it will deliver a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments overlooking the English Channel.
Homes at the scheme, which was designed by architects Gaunt Francis, will be available across a range of different mid-market tenures, including to buy, for rent and purchase via shared ownership.
Russell Jewell, CEO at Untold Living, which is backed by Matter Real Estate, said: “The urgent need for more purpose-built later living accommodation in the UK cannot be overstated, particularly in East Sussex, where the population of over-70s is growing more quickly than the national average. Many thousands of older people are living in accommodation that is wholly unsuitable to their needs, which poses a serious risk to their mental and physical wellbeing.
“Our Eastbourne scheme will not only offer round-the-clock care and support to residents when needed but also relieve pressure on local health and social services by lowering the frequency of residents’ hospital and GP visits. We are grateful to the people of Eastbourne for all of the valuable feedback we have received so far and look forward to announcing further details in due course.”
