Cathedral has submitted a planning application to Brighton and Hove City Council to deliver an enhanced student accommodation development on the site of the historic 18th century Moulsecoomb Place Manor House, Tithe Barn and gardens on Lewes Road.
The proposals include the creation of a new public park and replacing the existing student halls on the site with 556 high-quality student accommodation rooms, in addition to a new 100 sq m dedicated community space and a ‘Pub Hub Club’ in the restored manor house (pictured) and Tithe Barn, featuring a pub, restaurant and event space with guest rooms and a low-cost local membership club open to everyone.
Richard Upton, CEO of Cathedral, said: “After two years of careful design and consultation with the community I would like to thank the community groups, ward councillors and hundreds of people who participated in our consultations and meetings.
“Feedback from local businesses, community groups and residents was crucial to help us establish what would work on this complex site, which has been underused for many years, and we have heard a lot of local support for our proposals which will open up the listed gardens and buildings for everyone to enjoy.”
“We intend to deliver an exceptional, sustainable, lively and more accessible place which brings great benefit to the local community of Moulsecoomb and the wider city.”
