Coffey Architects has received planning permission for a 141-home later-living development in Elstree, Hertfordshire. The scheme, submitted on behalf of Retirement Villages Group (RVG), forms part of the developer’s Thrive Living brand.

The design includes five villa-style apartment blocks positioned to respond to the site’s steep topography and heritage context. These are arranged around a plaza that connects to shared amenities including a café, multi-purpose hall, wellness centre and walking routes into the surrounding countryside.

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