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Explore the importance of Extra Care Schemes in Bridport's Local Plan perspective as detailed by Paul Derrien, emphasizing the need to cater to the growing population of older people and the increasing demand for supportive housing options for elderly individuals.
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Extra CareWDDC’s Perspective Paul Derrien Housing Enabling Team Leader 14 January 2014
Local Plan • Local Plan in draft form • Cater for increasing number of older people • Supports development of Extra Care Scheme
Extra Care Schemes • Must meet a demonstrable need • Must be supported by DCC and NHS • Be located within Defined Development Boundary
Bridport • Population over 13,000 • Second largest town in West Dorset • Potential expansion in draft local plan • No Extra Care scheme
Housing Need • 618 households on WDDC Housing Register (HR) aged over 60 (2353 total applications) • 441 household's in Bridport area on HR • 81 aged 60+ • Demand predicted to increase