Work in partnership with Health and Registered Social Landlord (RSL) partners to develop an evidence-based plan for the development of affordable housing for older people, including those living with dementia and a wide range of care needs.
Provide a minimum of 741 new homes for older people by 2030 of which 434 will be Council homes, 207 homes with a Registered Social Landlord and 100 homes for older people to buy, and develop additional proposals as part of our commitment to building 2,000 new homes.
Increase the supply of ‘care ready’ housing for older people that is suitable for ageing in place and which allows care at home to be provided.
Work with Registered Social Landlord partners to understand the condition of older persons housing in the city and its potential future use. Review all Council “age designated” properties to improve accessibility.
Continue to refurbish our sheltered housing stock on a scheme by scheme basis, securing Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) accreditation for refurbished schemes.
Work towards full implementation of the new Planning Policy Wales as it relates to older persons’ housing, including the use of Supplementary Planning Guidance where appropriate.
As part of the preparation for the next Local Development Plan, set a target for the provision of older persons’ housing which is close to or within the new local centres, and work with developers to achieve this.