Southbourne, West Sussex: New Build Specialist Care Home on Infill Site

RDS Carebuild was appointed to deliver a new build specialist care property on a compact infill site in Southbourne, West Sussex. With a total footprint of 225 sqm, the project required precise planning and efficient use of space to create a high-quality, functional environment suitable for supported living or care use.

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Maximising a Tight Footprint with Purpose-Led Design

Developing on an infill site presents unique challenges—from limited access and logistical restrictions to maximising internal space within tight boundaries. Our experienced team at RDS Carebuild applied a thoughtful, efficient design approach to ensure the building footprint was used to its full potential, without compromising on comfort or compliance.

The design brief focused on delivering a high-end finish, suitable for either private care use or supported living scenarios. Every element of the build was executed to exacting standards, with an emphasis on durability, accessibility, and long-term ease of maintenance.

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High Specification and Full Compliance

As with all RDS Carebuild projects, the Southbourne new build was constructed to meet the most rigorous standards in both fire safety and accessibility. Although compact, the building includes features aligned with best practices in specialist care environments:

• Fully compliant fire safety systems, including appropriate fire-rated doors, compartmentation, and alarm integration.
• Durable, modern finishes that balance aesthetics with ease of cleaning and maintenance.
• Accessibility considerations throughout the layout, with potential for hoist systems, level thresholds, and wheelchair-friendly circulation if required by future users.

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Delivering a Premium, Purpose-Built Living Space

The Southbourne project stands as an example of how small-scale care developments can deliver premium results through intelligent design and high-quality construction. The finished property offers a modern, efficient, and attractive living environment—ready to meet the needs of those who depend on safe, well-designed homes to live and receive care with dignity.

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