Our Proposals
Churchill Retirement Living’s vision for this vacant plot is to provide 47 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments, creating a high-quality development that embraces sustainable design and enhances the setting and character of the area. The development will also provide three new commercial units on the ground floor which will open onto, and provide an active frontage, along Malthouse Lane and Fisherton Street.
All developments by Churchill Retirement Living include an internal Owner's Lounge and coffee bar and high-quality external amenity space designed for passive exercise and the visual enjoyment of residents over 60 years of age, rather than active recreational uses. Planting is considered for longevity, colour all year, seasonal change, maintenance and local native biodiversity.
Proposed site plan
Design
The design of the building has been developed to be sympathetic to the historic character of the area. The proposed building materials have been chosen to reflect those found in the local area, including red brick and traditional clay tile or natural slate roofs.
The proposed development is an opportunity to enhance the setting of Listed Buildings and improve the appearance of the Conservation Area, as well as fix a prominent gap in the street scene in this part of Salisbury.
The proposed development would be constructed to modern standards, ensuring each apartment is as energy-efficient as possible. State-of-the-art technology will ensure low internal water consumption and photovoltaic solar panels on the roof will deliver a 10% saving in CO2 emissions.
Diagram showing proposed materials found within the local area
Images showing proposed building elevations
West elevation facing Malthouse Lane
North elevation facing Priory Square
South elevation facing Fisherton Street
Need for retirement living
In the Local Housing Needs Assessment conducted by Wiltshire Council (May 2022), significant attention is drawn to the population projections shaping the figures for Local Housing Need within the region. Projections indicate a notable surge in the older demographic between 2021 and 2038. Specifically, the population aged 75 and above is expected to swell by approximately 32,920 individuals, factoring in the required number of residences to accommodate the local housing demand.
According to data released by the Elderly Accommodation Counsel, there are presently only 5,741 specialised Older Person units spread across Wiltshire. However, it's evident from the assessment that there exists a deficiency in housing provision tailored to meet the needs of the elderly population.
Car Parking
The proposals include 47 retirement living apartments and 16 parking spaces. the Salisbury Central (Short and Long Stay) car parks are conveniently situated near the site and will cater for visitors.
The typical age profile of those currently living at a Churchill Retirement community is an 80-year-old widow. Generally, 50% of residents also come from within a 5-mile radius of the location.
Given the above, residents of Churchill communities tend to not have cars. It is also generally found that those who do initially have cars tend to give them up soon after moving into a lodge as they no longer need it given the sustainable location and neighbourly living environment.
Benefits
Supporting local businesses - located in the city centre, the site is within walking distance of a wide range of shops and key facilities in Salisbury; a new Churchill development will provide an uplift in year-round new footfall and expenditure at local shops and businesses. This development will also provide three new commercial units on the ground floor which will open onto, and provide an active frontage, along Malthouse Lane and Fisherton Street.
Regeneration of an important site – The proposals would bring this important town-centre site into positive and beneficial use and make a significant contribution locally in terms of social, economic and environmental benefits.
Meeting the needs of older people – By moving to a Churchill Retirement Community of like-minded people, isolation and loneliness are significantly reduced as are anxieties related to the maintenance of the home and to safety and security experienced by many older people, enabling our residents to enjoy greatly improved health and general wellbeing.
Reducing demands on health and social services – Retirement communities reduce the risk of health challenges by helping to reduce social isolation and loneliness for elderly people as well as improving safety and security.
Freeing up homes – Research has shown that providing homes at the top of the housing ladder, which better meet the needs and aspirations of older people, helps release many larger, second-hand properties back onto the market for local families to move into. In turn, smaller homes are also released which are suitable for first-time buyers.
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