Hundreds of supported living flats approved
Karbon HomesPlans for hundreds of supported living apartments have been approved.
The latest proposal for the Seaham Garden Village, consisting of 211 apartments, was approved by Durham County Council.
Developer Karbon Homes said the apartments would help people with differing levels of care and support needs, including two blocks for residents aged over 55.
The Seaham Garden Village development already has permission for up to 1,500 homes, an integrated community health and wellbeing hub, a primary school and community allotments.
Grant Watson, construction director at Esh Construction, which is building the homes, said: "The scheme responds directly to a growing need for high-quality, supported housing in the area."
A cafe, hairdressing and treatment rooms, and multi-use spaces for activities were also proposed for residents living in the apartments, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.
Zoey Hawthorne, group director of development at Karbon Homes, said it was an important milestone for the new community near Seaham.
She said it would provide housing that "meets the needs of residents either in later life, or who need support to live independently".
