Care Concern Group has been given the go-ahead from the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham to deliver a purpose-built 81-bed care home in Fulham which will provide specialised 24/7 dementia care accommodation.

The development has an investment value of approximately £26 million.

The site has been vacant and derelict for several years. It sits within the Hurlingham Conservation Area and includes heritage assets. Architect Hunters designed the scheme.

Gary Renton, property development director at Care Concern Group said: “The scheme will have huge benefits for the local community, create around 90 jobs for local people, and result in cost savings for the healthcare system of up to £6.3 million per annum.”

Care Concern Group was advised by property consultancy Knight Frank.

Chris Benham, partner in the planning team at Knight Frank, said: “This scheme will help to address the significant shortfall of elderly persons accommodation in Hammersmith & Fulham, where the delivery of care accommodation has been limited in recent years. This scheme will crucially provide individuals with more choice when it comes to the types of accommodation available.”