Our vision
Our plans for our first Retirement Village will feature a range of integrated housing options across different tenures, including apartments and much sought after age-specific bungalows, set in spacious and beautifully landscaped surroundings to create an attractive, supportive, and vibrant retirement community.
The needs of retirees are put at the heart of the development with a ‘wellbeing hub’, circular fitness route, gardening hub, village green, Bistro and dining areas all being supported by 24/7 staffing on site. The proposed layout will be designed with a central hub, allowing full access for all residents whether in the main building or surrounding bungalows.
Our first-ever Retirement Village would significantly improve local housing choice for older homeowners who wish to retain their independence, in their own home, with the comfort and knowledge that help and support are on-hand when needed. Additionally, the location of the site, close to the town centre, will allow homeowners easy access to the shops, amenities and local economy of Wimborne and can continue to play an active part in the wider local community.
More information on the submitted plans can be found here.
The site
The proposal site is located on land at Wimborne Market, Station Terrace, Wimborne.
Due to high business rates and changing shopping habits, Ensors the owners of Wimborne Market, announced its intention earlier this year to relocate the market to a more suitable, alternative site within Wimborne.
The site is currently occupied by Wimborne Market, and is comprised of several unsightly portal-framed buildings and sheltered, with associated parking. It is bounded to the south by Riverside Industrial Estate and residential dwellings to the north, east and west, and directly abuts the St Johns Conservation Area. The proposals therefore present an opportunity to improve the site’s relationship with this Conservation Area.
The site is sustainably located within the thriving community of Wimborne, approximately 1km away from the town centre, and the broad range of amenities available.
Contact us
If you have any further queries regarding the submitted plans, please feel free to contact the project team on 0800 298 7040. You can also contact us directly via the have your say page.