Brighton's £150m Student Housing Project to Ease Shortage
Brighton is set to address its student housing shortage with a £150m project. The scheme, backed by Cathedral (Moulsecoomb) Advisory LLP, will see the construction of 566 student rooms behind an old house, replacing outdated blocks and freeing up family homes.
The development, approved by the local authority, will feature four housing blocks ranging from four to 15 storeys. This will help meet Brighton's shortfall of over 4,000 student bedrooms.
The tallest block will house a student gym, wellbeing studio, and a public café on the ground floor. Additionally, the scheme includes a pub, restaurant, events space, and 10 guest bedrooms. The five-acre site will become a public park, linking the grade II listed house and tithe barn.
The project aims to be environmentally friendly. A ground source heat pump will be installed to make the new homes cheaper to run and more sustainable.
The £150m scheme, due to replace existing blocks for 163 students, is expected to significantly ease Brighton's student housing crisis. The development, set behind an old house, will also bring new amenities and a public park to the area. Cathedral (Moulsecoomb) Advisory LLP, the development company, plans to retain some original landmarks like the Moulsecoomb Social Club.
