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21/04/2015

Planning Approved For £9m Earl Lea Scheme

Planning permission has been granted by Flintshire County Council for a £9 million scheme to build an extra care centre.

The Earl Lea Scheme was designed by John McCall Architects for Pennaf Housing Group.

Plans include 72 self-contained one and two-bed apartments with a range of communal facilities in Flint town centre. Four maisonette blocks built in the 1960s are also due to be demolished for the scheme.

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Communal facilities will include a café, restaurant, hairdressers, sky lounge and multi-purpose rooms.

Sustainable measures will also be installed, including solar panels and rainwater harvesting with combined heating and power systems.

Carl Grannell, Director at John McCall Architects, said: "There is a long-term need for independent, extra care living in Flintshire and this high quality scheme will expand the choice available."

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