Adlington Retirement Living, which designs, builds and operates high quality Independent Retirement Communities, has submitted planning to build 96 new apartments on the site of the former Mary Gee Halls of Residence, in Leicester.

The proposed retirement community will comprise stylish one, two and three-bedroom apartments for the over 60's, in a safe and secure environment, with the benefit of patios or walk-out balconies to all apartments.

Dr Ed Gladman, Chief Executive of Adlington Retirement Living, said: “Our vision is to empower the older generation to live a long, happy and healthy life. We do this by creating quality retirement communities in safe and secure environments and providing our homeowners with stimulating activities, extensive communal facilities and beautiful private gardens.

“There's an urgent need to address the shortage of appropriate housing for older people and integrated retirement communities (IRCs) are a very undersupplied part of the market. An Adlington Retirement Living community provides genuinely lifechanging homes for those individuals who move in.”

The site on Ratcliffe Road has been vacant since it closed in 2018. The proposed design-led development will be a positive addition to the Stoneygate Conservation Area, complementing the character of the surrounding buildings.

In addition to enjoying their own peaceful and spacious apartments, homeowners will be able to spend time in the leafy gardens (maintained by an expert team of gardeners), relax in the hair salon, therapy suite or homeowners' lounge and enjoy the restaurant.

Anne, who moved to an Adlington Retirement Living community in January 2023, said: “It's the best of both worlds – you have your own home, but you've got an added sense of security and you're not alone. Many of the worries are taken off your shoulders. You no longer have to worry about the structure of your property, about the wellbeing of your building, about looking after the garden. All of those things are taken care of. You still have all your own independence and your own privacy. You have your own front door - your post comes through your own letterbox. 

“When I moved in, almost immediately I thought 'yes, I've done the right thing'. I feel so lucky to be here. It's just wonderful for me. It all worked so well.”

Adlington Retirement Living was crowned Seniors Housing Developer of the Year 2022 and its new retirement communities in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, and Lytham, Lancashire, won Seniors Housing Scheme of the Year at the HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards 2022 and 2023.

Four of Adlington's retirement communities have also won Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for the Best Retirement Development at the WhatHouse? Awards, the UK housebuilding's most prestigious event.

The family owned and run business has a superb track record, having launched 18 successful Independent Retirement Communities since 2008, across the North West, Yorkshire, Wales, Bedfordshire and the Midlands. Its 19th community is set to open in Staffordshire in September and two more communities are under construction in Knaresborough and Exeter.

Adlington Retirement Living is one of the top three companies in the UK with a dedicated team that design, build, and operate Independent Retirement Communities. 

In the past six years it has grown from 30 employees to a team of more than 250, with experts in land acquisition, planning, architectural and technical design, procurement, construction, sales and marketing, legal and community operations.

In 2019, the business launched Adlington Management Services, to provide a consistent, outstanding service to its homeowners. They are responsible for the practical aspects of running a retirement community, such as maintaining the building, as well as the more emotional aspects. That part of their role is all about creating a caring, supportive environment to positively contribute to the health, happiness and well-being of homeowners. They ensure that every homeowner's experience exceeds their expectations.

A recent homeowner survey found that 100% would recommend living in an Adlington Retirement Living community to friends or family.

For more information on Adlington Retirement Living please visit www.adlington.co.uk.