Extra care housing scheme to welcome its first tenants this summer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s latest affordable housing development, Appleton Court, is in its final stages of development.

The 44-apartment Hessle-based scheme is due to welcome tenants from June 2022.

Designed to support adults aged 18 and older with varying levels of care needs, it will be an independent living facility that provides affordable rented housing with 24-hour onsite care and support.

Appleton Court will provide 36 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom homes, including some short stay apartments. There is also a communal lounge for socialising and planned activities for tenants.

In addition to the communal gardens, all the apartments have access to private outside space via either a terrace or balcony.

Councillor Claire Holmes, portfolio holder for planning, infrastructure and housing at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “The Appleton Court development has been a long-term target for the council for many years, so to see the development reach its final stages is very exciting.

“I would very much encourage people in the East Riding to attend the recruitment event on the 2 March at Haltemprice Leisure should they have interest in working at Appleton Court in the future.

“The council has also now begun the process of working through applications to live at Appleton Court and I very much look forward to seeing the apartments fully occupied in the coming months.”

Councillor Jonathan Owen, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, added: “The Appleton Court development is a very exciting project for the council to be involved with.

“There are several benefits to the development and it will go on to provide that extra care required whilst also providing affordable housing.

“This development will also provide lots of job opportunities for residents in the East Riding.”