Officers Report to Committee – Dover District Council“A care home need assessment has been submitted in support of the application, demonstrating that there is a need and demand for care home provision……..The proposed care home would include dementia care and the need for the development has been demonstrated and is supported by Policy.”
We’re delighted to share that Catherine Grove, Deal, Kent has been granted planning permission with unanimous approval from Dover District Council.
Set in a beautiful woodland environment, Catherine Grove will be operated by Boutique Care Homes and feature 83 bedrooms, seven retirement bungalows, and a host of high-quality amenities, including a bistro, hobby room, family lounge, and lawn bowling green. Residents will also enjoy a tranquil woodland walk, reinforcing the client’s commitment to nature and well-being. To further enhance the landscape, 60 additional trees will be planted, complementing the 250 already on-site and strengthening biodiversity.
On the site of a former convent, this project is about more than just a care home – it’s a continuation of over 150 years of history, being named in honour of Miss Catherine Boys, founder of the Deal Orphanage.
Supported by a HPC Care Home Need Assessment, the proposal received consent on 13th February 2025 with construction starting in summer 2025 and opening planned for late 2027.
