Plans for new houses and an 81-bedroom nursing home at a major Aberdeen housing development have been revealed.
Work is underway on the Pinewood and Hazledene estate in the Hazlehead area of the city, and a great number of properties have already been built.
But one region of the development, where Dandara had already received planning permission for 50 houses, could instead be the site of 14 homes and a new nursing home.
The developers say the new facility would provide round-the-clock care, a gym, resident lounges, a bar, a library and more.
Ward councillor Martin Greig encouraged residents to make their opinions heard regarding the development.
He said: “It is important to hear what people have to say about this new proposal. This has come out of the blue and the application will surprise many in the community.”
A spokesman for developers Dandara said: “Dandara is taking these proposals forward on behalf of Woodlands Care Home LLP.
“The plan has been developed in response to a strong local market demand for high quality later life facilities.
“At present, it envisions an 81-bedroom premium nursing home which will provide dedicated, round-the-clock nursing care
“The property would provide for another generation of residents at Hazelwood, which already provides homes for young families seeking to move to new, higher-specification homes – down-sizers who don’t want to compromise on quality while reducing the size of their property, and elderly residents who want to retain their independence while having access to assisted-living, through our partnership with Abbeyfield Scotland.
“In common with Dandara’s residential properties throughout Aberdeen, and the wider UK, the development would be constructed to the highest standards, and it is hoped the property would be operational in late summer 2018.”
