MORE THAN 100 apartments for elderly people have been tipped for approval despite 136 letters of objection.

In September last year Elysian submitted plans to knock down two empty and one occupied homes on Alderton Hill, Loughton.

In their place the development company proposed building linked blocks of 105 apartments for over 65s.

Along with 64 parking spaces to the rear and south side, the building would contain integrated care facilities.

The application received 158 responses from concerned residents, including 22 expressing support, and an objection from Loughton Town Council.

Members argued: “The proposed development was considered too bulky and an overdevelopment for the plot size.

“It would be too dominant on the street scene, as the proposed apartment block would be six storeys high and would be out of character with the houses in the street.”

Before giving the build their nod of approval, District Council officers noted a number of the development’s good qualities.

As well as medical facilities that would allow a GP to make time efficient visits to multiple residents, 18 full time jobs, some as carers, would be created.

If approved at the Planning Sub-Committee South on January 24, Elysian would also pay £25,077 to West Essex CCG as part of its 106 agreement.

The report reads: “The proposed development provides a new form of care accommodation - self contained apartments which give occupants not only much cherished independence, but also provides them with neighbours and a ready made ’community’.

“The development makes more effective use of a site that lies close to town centre facilities and a Tube Station.”