A DEVELOPER of retirement communities is holding a virtual consultation on plans for a site in Guiseley.

McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, has acquired an interest in land at Silverdale Avenue, Guiseley and is bringing forward proposals to redevelop the site with retirement accommodation designed to meet the needs of people in later life.

The local community is being encouraged to find out more about the plans and provide their feedback at a virtual consultation which has been available online since Wednesday, February 23 at http://www.mccarthystoneconsultation.co.uk/guiseley.

A spokesperson for the company said: "McCarthy Stone is committed to engaging with the local community and has offered meetings to close neighbours of the site to give them an opportunity to discuss the initial proposals via online one-toone meetings.

"McCarthy Stone’s proposal would deliver a sensitively designed development of 51 Retirement Living PLUS (Extra Care) apartments and 15 Retirement Living PLUS (Extra Care) bungalows to help meet local need for this type of accommodation. The apartments would be situated near local shops and services, with on-site parking, and landscaped gardens. McCarthy Stone’s Retirement Living developments also feature communal facilities such as a residents’ lounge, mobility scooter charging and storage room, guest suite and lift access to all floors."

Divisional Managing Director North, McCarthy Stone said: “Our plans provide a fantastic opportunity to deliver much-needed Retirement Living PLIUS (Extra Care) accommodation. The site is ideally located for residents to access local shops and services, with connectivity to the highway network providing transport links across the wider region.

“We’re proposing a sensitive design that respects the character of the local area and we want to hear local views on our proposals before we finalise our planning application. I’d encourage people to go online and view the proposals, where they’ll be able to complete our online feedback form.”

The spokesperson added: "McCarthy Stone has a wealth of experience delivering retirement accommodation. Its developments allow people to retain the independence and privacy of their own home, with the knowledge that support, if needed, is on hand.

"Feedback will help McCarthy Stone to understand local thoughts and suggestions ahead of submitting a planning application to Leeds City Council."

Anyone who is unable to view the plans online but would like further information can call McCarthy Stone’s project team via their Freephone information line on 0800 298 7040 or via email at feedback@mccarthystoneconsultation.co.uk.