Sidmouth is singled out as one of the towns facing the biggest increase in the elderly

We have the problem of an ageing population:

County Council challenges underfunding of care system

Sidmouth does not really  need any more expensive gated communities for the well-to-do elderly:

More details about Sidford ‘retirement development’ rejection

And perhaps developers are finding it too much to provide such exclusive housing:

PegasusLife not listing Knowle Sidmouth as forthcoming development

Because Sidmouth needs more affordable housing – for both young and old:

A Housing Needs Assessment for Sidmouth – October 2017

Yesterday’s Observer highlighted Sidmouth in a recent report – with a 17% increase in people aged 55 and over expected during the next two decades:

Lack of homes suitable for older people fuels housing crisis – report

Here is the RIBA press release – and the full report which shows Sidmouth at the top of the table:

Severe lack of age-friendly homes

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Monday 15 July) launched a call for urgent action to tackle the severe lack of age-friendly housing.

RIBA’s report, A home for the ages: Planning for the future through age-friendly design, emphasises the importance of well-designed, purpose built new homes that enable people to play a more active role in their communities as they age.

The full report can be downloaded from our website.

Severe lack of age-friendly homes – ‘England’s hidden housing crisis’

Some five years ago, a briefing paper from the Building Research Establishment looked into exactly the same issues:

Homes and ageing in England

Meanwhile, the Royal Institute of British Architects has been looking at some more successful projects:

Finally, from the Futures Forum archive:

Doctors object to retirement village plans > they can’t cope with the pressure of extra elderly residents

The ten local authorities with the highest percentage of the population over 65 are on the coast, with five being in the South West region. Within 20 years it is estimated that 40 per cent of the population of west England will be over 65.

Knowle relocation project: and failing to sell luxury flats

Old vs young: “Baby boomers have built an empire and empires need protecting: God forbid that house prices fall and housing becomes cheaper for young people!”