First Base asks local people to have their say on new homes and workspace in Brighton

Mixed-use developer First Base has submitted a planning application in partnership with Patron Capital for the £100 million redevelopment of the former Amex House site on Edward Street, Brighton, and is calling for support for the plans.

The scheme, designed by award-winning designers BuckleyGreyYeoman, will deliver 168 new homes and modern workspace for up to 1,250 employees, along with car and cycle parking. Following extensive feedback from local residents and businesses, the scheme will also introduce three new high-quality green spaces, created by renowned landscape designers Spacehub, to the area.

First Base and Patron Capital acquired the former Amex House site in 2017. All new buildings as part of the proposed scheme will be between three and eight storeys – lower than the previous ‘Wedding Cake’. The plans were developed following a thorough consultation process with local residents, businesses, community representatives and Brighton and Hove City Council officers. 

In addition to new homes, workspace and public realms, the plans will also deliver a significant economic boost to the local area; including an additional £4.2m in local spend from new staff and residents.

Once approved, work will commence on making the plans a reality, creating 146 construction jobs; with a significant proportion recruited from Brighton and Hove area.

 Lucinda Mitchell, Project Director at First Base, commented: “We are excited to be embarking on this much needed project that will deliver modern workspace, jobs and homes for Brighton.

“We look forward to working closely with local residents, businesses, stakeholders and Brighton & Hove Council over the coming months to advance our plans and deliver a scheme that works for the city.

“We have taken careful thought and consideration to the issues affecting the immediate area around the development, which we will continue throughout the stages of planning.

“We are now calling for support for our plans – if you think that 1,250 jobs, 168 new homes and three new high quality green spaces sounds like a positive development, please help us by writing a letter of support to the council.”

To show your support for this development please click here

Or write to Development Control, Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, Hove, BN3 3BQ quoting application reference BH2018/00340.

For more information, please visit www.edwardstreetquarter.com. 

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