The old Citroen dealership is to become a new 75-bed care home in Nuneaton

A former Citroen dealership in Nuneaton is to become a new 75-bed care home. This is according to a new planning application submitted for the Weddington Road site.

It was sold for “redevelopment” last year, with rumors that it would become a care home. Now proposals submitted to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council confirm this is the planned future for the site, which is based next to Aldi.

CGIs are contained in the app that show what the care home would look like. “The home must be cost effective to enable local residents to be able to afford care when they need it, it must be dementia friendly with a residential offer,” the application states.

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It will have parking, outside shops and new landscaping to form secure gardens. “Within each floor, the residents’ bedrooms should be grouped into smaller groups, creating a sense of home for the residents,” he adds.

“This approach also means that care staff can be dedicated to specific groups of residents, promoting efficiency of care and infection control. The scheme must be designed from the outset to meet the specific needs of residents, staff and visitors.

“The internal and external layout must be fit for purpose and designed with the staff and care workers who will directly provide care for older and vulnerable people. The overall design needs to be thoughtful, comprehensive and well designed to ensure the care home’s delivery is successful and future-proof.”

It will have shared communal facilities including a hair and beauty salon, activity room and TV room where sports events and movies can be watched. On the first floor, there will be a balcony off the lounge, overlooking the nearby Anker River.

According to the proposals, there will be 25 en-suite bedrooms on the first floor and another 25 on the second floor. There will also be gardens, including a courtyard garden.

The proposed development will have a single vehicular access from the existing ramp. This ramp has been blocked at the end by the new Aldi development which currently provides on street parking to the existing garage.

30 parking spaces are proposed in the car park, including two accessible spaces, and a separate ambulance depot adjacent to the main entrance. There will also be three visitor bike spaces near the main entrance and secure bike storage for staff.

The plans are now being reviewed by City Hall officers. Within it, a public consultation takes place.
People can view all the proposals on the council’s website under the planning applications section for reference number 040288. The deadline for all comments is June 27.
The target decision date for the application is August 28.

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