Plans for new assisted living complex in Selby approved

The new site in Selby will build on the existing Osborne House Care Home in Union Lane – creating 24 two-bedroom apartments.

It will complete a long, narrow plot that was once occupied by a disused factory and storage yard, which was cleared in 2008 to make way for the care home.

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Now approved, the new apartments will be available to residents aged 55 and over, who are required to receive at least two hours of care per week.

Developers say the scheme is designed to complement Osborne House, creating a “continuing care retirement community” where residents can access varying levels of support as their needs change.

The site sits within a residential area, bordered by terraced housing and industrial units.

Supporters of the scheme say its location would allow older residents to remain close to family, friends and familiar surroundings, while benefiting from on-site care services.

It comes after the application initially received push back from 17 objectors, including Selby Town Council, who pointed to the site’s proximity to properties in Portholme Drive and Union Lane, “noisy” deliveries from Tesco in Portholme Road, and possible flood risks.

Others criticised the three-storey building’s design, saying it would impact on neighbouring homes’ privacy and view.

Speaking about this, the developer said: “The extremities of the building are primarily of two and three storeys with an eaves height of 5.1 metres and 7.8 meters above ground level respectively, to reflect the domestic nature of the adjacent buildings on Union Lane.

“We have reduced the scale of the development by the turning the footprint in a different direction, which means that only parts of the buildings are viewed on the approach.

“The scale also reflects the nature of the approved care home.”

Design plans highlighted accessibility and security as key features, with controlled entry points, 24-hour supervision and intercom systems for visitors.