Bruyn's Court

South Ockendon, Thurrock Borough Council

Description of Scheme

Bruyn's Court aims to radically improve the standard of living for elderly residents in Thurrock, where both the physical and social needs of retirees have been taken into account.

The development features 25 flats, all of which are highly flexible to adapt to the changing needs of the residents to ensure long term stability.

The development aims to revitalise the town centre, modernising the local built environment adding further commercial viability to the town centre shops.

It has been designed to HAPPI standard, lifetime homes and Sustainable Code Level 4.

Where Is It?

Bruyns Court is situated in a 1950s council estate within the town centre South Ockendon, a settlement and Church of England parish in the Thurrock borough and unitary district in Essex in the East of England.

Proximity

Access to shops, supermarket, local library and community hub, church and doctors all within 2 mins of the scheme.

Relevant Local Strategy

Thurrock Council's Housing Strategy sets out our long term ambition for our place and is supported by a 5 year delivery plan. We intend to develop plans to expand the range of housing options for older people. An increasingly ageing population requires a strategic response to meeting current and future needs. We will need to create quality housing, enhancing the built environment for all ages by transforming the current social housing offer to our older residents. The aim is to promote independence at home by ensuring there is a more holistic approach to meeting housing, health and social care needs.

Useful Local Statistics

Over the next 25 years Thurrock will see a significant ageing of its population. The number of people aged over 65 will increase by 16,200 people (71%) and people aged over 85, increasing by 4,100 people (141%).

Facilities

Communal Lounge and sitting areas on each floor.

Address

1-25 Bruyns Court,
Derry Avenue,
South Ockendon,
Thurrock,
Essex,
RM15 5FU

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