International retirement village company Sanctuary Residences has been given the go-ahead for its 130-apartment, six-storey village, complete with a pool, gymnasium, restaurant, library and bowling green.
It will be the resort town's first.
Sanctuary Residences chief executive Richard Davis said last night the consent was great news and the company hoped to get construction under way and open as soon as possible.
The village would be built in stages and the flat, sunny Remarkables Park site was perfectly suited, close to medical and shopping amenities with great views.