RESIDENTS are being invited to shape proposals for new, age-exclusive apartments in Ilkley Ortus Homes, part of the McCarthy & Stone group, is preparing proposals to redevelop land adjacent to Craiglands Hotel, Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, with age-exclusive accommodation for the over 55s.

The site currently has planning permission for the development of nine dwellings.

Local residents are invited to view the plans and provide the project team with their feedback at a public exhibition, taking place on Tuesday between 3pm and 7pm at Craiglands Hotel, Cowpasture Road, Ilkley, LS29 8RQ Steve Secker, Regional Managing Director for McCarthy & Stone (Northern Region) said: “We are now inviting residents to view our early proposals and provide feedback to the development team.

“Members of our project team will be on hand at the public exhibition to answer questions and listen to feedback. The proposals are at a very early stage and where possible we will amend our plans to reflect people’s comments.”

McCarthy & Stone is committed to engaging with the local community ahead of submitting a planning application.

If residents are unable to attend the public exhibition or would like further information, they can contact the Freephone project information line on 0800 298 7040 or visit the project website at mc carthyandstone-consultation.co.uk/ilkley.