Dementia care village approved for Haverhill in Suffolk
An artist impression shows the new dementia care village in Haverhill would be surrounded by countryside
Plans have been approved for a self-contained care village for people with dementia that has been described as the first of its kind in the country.
Care (Little Court) Ltd was given planning permission to develop land off the A143 at Little Wratting near Haverhill in Suffolk.
The specialist village for up to 120 people will enable residents to "live life as normal" backers said.
It is based on a Dutch model called Hogeweyk.
Care (Little Court) Ltd said of the Hogeweyk philosophy: "It's small-group living, meaningful occupation - so actually doing things, getting up in the morning and going out to do things, and also freedom to roam in a safe and secure environment."