Plans to extend St Christopher's Park in Ellistown so that 13 caravans can be built to cater for over-50s residents have been submitted.

Richard Lee Project Planning has been appointed by T & M & T.Vellam Junior to prepare a statement to support an application to North West Leicestershire District Council for full planning permission for the siting of 13 park homes, ancillary works and off street parking.

The Park is situated in St Christopher's Road and the planning statement says: "Given that there are no technical grounds nor other material reasons for refusing this planning application, it is contended that the proposal should be supported by the Council.

"There aren't any sustainable planning, highways, environmental, amenity nor design reasons as to why this application can be reasonably refused.

"Any adverse impacts do not significantly or demonstrably outweigh the benefits.

"The proposal will fulfil an important social role, by providing high quality housing to help meet the identified needs of older people.

"The provision of high-quality park homes for the over 50s enables the freeing-up of larger, family homes in the area.

"The proposed park homes are on one level. They incorporate a range of items to assist access for older and disabled people with scope for additional facilities (grab rails, hoists, ramps, etc.) to be added if/when required.

"These higher specification park homes achieve the equivalent of "life-time homes" standards, meeting the long-term needs of older people. The application proposal enables older people to secure suitable, single level accommodation to suit their needs thereby supporting social sustainability objectives.

"In view of the importance that the Government attaches to significantly boosting the supply of housing, the proposal is important in helping to fulfil the social dimension of sustainable development.

"Given that there are no technical grounds nor other material reasons for refusing this planning application, it is contended that the proposal should be supported by the Council.

"Any adverse impacts do not significantly or demonstrably outweigh the benefits."