Development Benefits

The proposal will bring the following significant benefits to the local area:

Social Benefits

• Meeting an identified need for care accommodation within Lincoln, allowing local people to access suitable accommodation close to their family and friends.
• Freeing up of family homes.
• A reduced risk of health challenges including dementia and slips & trips.
• Improved wellbeing and a reduction in loneliness for residents.

Environmental Benefits

• Making effective use of and tidying up a previously developed site.
• Additional landscaping and associated biodiversity enhancements.
• Provision of a high quality and well-designed building which responds effectively to the local context.
• Adoption of a highly sustainable approach to development including provision of solar photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps.

Economic Benefits

• Creation of job opportunities at a range of skill levels at the construction and operation stage.
• Additional income generation.
• Contribution towards business rates.
• Public sector health and social care savings.