Retirement village extension plans accepted

The Waterton Green site on The Grove in Walton was built specifically for the over 55s, and they will now increase the capacity by building 18 new apartments, and two new semi-detached bungalows on the southern boundary of the site.

The apartments will all be two bedroom, and built across three storeys.

Designed for homeowners to maintain their independence, they will have 24-hour emergency call points, secure camera systems, accessible bathrooms, eye-level ovens and cupboards, lighting, and switches / electrical sockets at a raised height to avoid bending. The upper floor apartments have balconies, with the ground floor having instant access to the gardens.

There will also be an additional 23 car parking spaces created.