Consultancy completes project at retirement apartments development

Structural and civil engineering consultancy, Dudley’s, has finished works on a new £3.4m retirement living scheme in Methley, Leeds.

The project for Roche Retirement Living involved the provision of full structural and civil engineering services, from initial planning stages through to delivery for the 0.5-acre site which was formerly a dementia care home.

Mexborough Grange is a development of 28 one and two-bedroom apartments with with communal facilities including a kitchen area, lounge, hair salon and laundry room. It replaces the previous care home and an adjacent house.

Roche is promoting the sale of the apartments to allow independent living but with optional on-site, 24-hour professional care.

After competitive tender, Dudley’s was contracted at the start of the new build project to advise on ground investigation works, highways adaptations, sewer, drainage and surfacing works as well as superstructure design.

Peter Dixon, director at Dudley’s, said: “We were delighted to advise on this project which provides luxury apartments to support independent living for the over 55s.

“The project wasn’t without its challenges given the poor ground conditions and various planning constraints due to the tight site location and dense residential location.

“We worked very closely with KPP Architects and C&AJ Marshall Builders to deliver a stunning structure.

“The project has been delivered through a difficult period, where Covid and material supplies have had a significant influence on the construction phase of works and the team has worked hard to deliver the scheme in line with expectations to the client.”

Patrick Roche, of Roche Healthcare, added: “I would like to thank all involved at Dudley’s for their expert and professional service, throughout very difficult times.

“Roche Retirement Living is delighted with and very proud of the superb retirement apartments delivered, which will greatly enhance care options for the elderly community of Methley.”

Dudley’s is a Leeds-based consultancy offering structural and civil engineering advice across the UK. It operates in all key real estate sectors including residential, industrial, commercial, retail and education.

Key clients include prominent developer CEG, Leeds United, for which Dudley’s is a retained consultancy and Leeds Bradford Airport.