The future of two sheltered housing schemes for the elderly in Patchway has been secured following months of uncertainty after they were classified “at risk” because they needed “significant investment to remain open”. Merlin Housing Society had previously named Charlton Court and Langdale Court in a list of ten properties that might have to close, following a review of all
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Barratt Homes set to launch soon at Charlton Hayes
Barratt Homes is inviting potential buyers to register their interest in new homes it plans to build at the Charlton Hayes development in Patchway. In a deal signed in December last year, Barratt David Wilson acquired part of the site from lead developer Bovis Homes. The land acquired by Barratt lies in the eastern part of the Charlton Hayes site,
Continue readingNew plan sees 3,950 extra homes for Cribbs/Patchway area
Planners at South Gloucestershire Council are proposing that an extra 3,950 homes be built in the Patchway/Cribbs Causeway area over the next 15 years, on top of existing commitments to build 2,200 homes at Charlton Hayes and 1,750 at Cribbs Causeway and on land south of Filton Airfeld. The plans for additional homes were revealed in a revised version of
Continue readingClosure rumours “causing upset” at sheltered housing schemes
Rumours of the possible closure of two sheltered housing schemes for the elderly in Patchway are causing upset amongst residents, say Town Councillors. The two schemes, both located on Coniston Road, are run by Merlin Housing Society and currently provide a total of 40 accommodation units for people over the age of 50. Langdale Court, near Patchway Roundabout, has six
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