A new care home near Wellington could create '100 permanent jobs.'

The now disbanded Somerset West and Taunton council approved proposals which will see a new care home built in Comeytrowe.

Construction of the 68 bedroom facility is set to begin later this year.

The home will feature ensuite bathrooms, secure landscaped grounds and amenities spaces.

Once built, a specialist care operator will provide residential care for elderly residents, including some with dementia.

Lawrence Turner from the Boyer consultancy firm, which secured the planning rights, said:

"We are delighted to have enabled the planning consent for this much needed specialist and high-quality care home accommodation.

"In addition to exceeding sustainability requirements, the application proposal will also bring a significant boost to the local community through the creation of approximately 100 permanent jobs."

In a statement submitted to planners, KWL Architects, who designed the home, said:

"The care home will provide specialist, dementia care, residential care, respite care, and an environment that will fully meet a modern, dynamic care environment, in accordance with residential care homes and nursing homes defined by PPGs design guidance on housing for older and disabled people.

"The facilities offered will include en-suite bedrooms with a range of excellent communal and amenity spaces incorporating a café, multi-purpose room,hairdressers, lounges, dining areas and quiet rooms.

"All residents will benefit from communal amenity and comforting landscaped spaces, with all residents having access into the private garden spaces.

"It is intended that the proposal will provide a much- needed care facility within the local area for those with nursing and dementia care needs. At the same time, the care home will also provide full time employment opportunities for local people."