Assheton Court - Redevelopment Objectives
Vision
- A far larger number of sheltered flats to help meet housing needs
- A high quality scheme meeting modern standards and expectations
- Wheelchair accessible flats and all flats suitable for those with limited mobility (including increased mobility scooter storage)
- A significantly improved energy efficiency rating and the incorporation of greener technologies; benefiting the wider environment and improving the energy costs/comfort for residents
Proposal
- Provides Approx. 60 flats with a mix of 1 and 2 bedrooms
- Site size increased slightly, but no reduction in public car parking spaces
- Sheltered affordable housing owned by Fareham Borough Council
- Designed to current space standards
- Accessible units for mobility needs
- Designed with a fabric first approach - energy efficient building with minimal running costs
- Robust materials that age gracefully
- Future proofed for climate change - greener energy solutions and raised ground floor levels
A higher quality scheme that fulfils the needs of the individual residents, borough and the wider environment with concern for both immediate and distant futures
