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Cromer Care Center Granted Extra Protection from Development
5 Sep
Summary
- Benjamin Court reablement unit closed in 2023
- NHS previously ran the Norfolk center but said it would not reopen
- Lawyers ruled the center is an Asset of Community Value
In a victory for local campaigners, the Benjamin Court reablement unit in Cromer, Norfolk has been granted extra protection from potential development. The unit, which provided short-term care for people discharged from hospital, closed its doors in 2023 after the NHS, which previously ran the center, announced it would not reopen the facility.
However, lawyers have now ruled that the Benjamin Court is an Asset of Community Value (ACV), a designation that provides additional safeguards against the property being sold or redeveloped. Campaigner Martin Booth described this as an "important victory," highlighting the community's efforts to preserve the valuable resource.
The closure of the reablement unit in 2023 had been a source of concern for local residents, who relied on the services it provided. With the ACV designation, the community can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing the building is now protected from potential development and can continue serving the needs of the people of Cromer.
