Moulsecoomb - Bevendean History Project
Future Plans for Moulsecoomb Place
On
the 16 and 17 July 2022 there was an exhibition on the lawn in front of
Moulsecoomb Place to set out the plans for Moulsecoomb Place and the
student houses behind. The aim was to get ideas from local people
on what facilities they would like to see.
Moulsecoomb Place viewed from the front lawn.
A group called the Cathedral Group have acquired Moulsecoomb Place, including the Manor House and gardens, Tithe Barn and the student accommodation behind from Brighton University. They are looking for ideas on how to use Moulsecoomb Place and are planning to demolish the student houses which are low rise and replace them with high rise blocks of student rooms.
The group are planning to improve Moulsecoomb Place and make it suitable for events for Moulsecoomb people.
As a first step they brought the Riwaq to Moulsecoomb and set up a series of display boards showing what Moulsecoomb Place was like in earlier times and some ideas of what might be developed in the future.
The Riwaq setup on the lawns of Moulsecoomb Place to display information about the history of the site and some plans for the future.
The Riwaq was built for the Brighton Festival and originally set up on Hove seafront. Riwaq is the Arabic word for colonnade making a semi-open space.
There were 15 display boards setup in the Riwaq, giving the history of the site, the site as it is today and some idea of the future plans for the site. One was entitled the masterplan shown below.
The text on this board reads: -
1 Greening of the building helps blend in with the tree bank behind.
2 Articulated roofscapes to taller buildings help sculpt the skyline.
3 Tithe Barn to open out into courtyard space.
4 Re-purposing of the heritage building and bringing it back into the public eye.
5 Park setting brought to life and linked back to its heritage landscape setting.
6 Series of stepping buildings sit along the bank to the rear of the heritage assets.
7 Lower floor level defines the streetscape.
8 A variety of uses help to activate the public realm.
9 Historic flint walls form sequence of gardens.
10 Space between building provides views to the valley behind.
Here are the results of the feedback from the first presentation in the grounds of Moulsecoomb Place in July 2022 from the presentation held on 2 October 2022.
You can provide your comments to the second presentation by going to
https://moulsecoombplace.com/ by 15 October 2022.
Moulsecoomb Place viewed from the front lawn.
A group called the Cathedral Group have acquired Moulsecoomb Place, including the Manor House and gardens, Tithe Barn and the student accommodation behind from Brighton University. They are looking for ideas on how to use Moulsecoomb Place and are planning to demolish the student houses which are low rise and replace them with high rise blocks of student rooms.
The group are planning to improve Moulsecoomb Place and make it suitable for events for Moulsecoomb people.
As a first step they brought the Riwaq to Moulsecoomb and set up a series of display boards showing what Moulsecoomb Place was like in earlier times and some ideas of what might be developed in the future.
The Riwaq setup on the lawns of Moulsecoomb Place to display information about the history of the site and some plans for the future.
The Riwaq was built for the Brighton Festival and originally set up on Hove seafront. Riwaq is the Arabic word for colonnade making a semi-open space.
There were 15 display boards setup in the Riwaq, giving the history of the site, the site as it is today and some idea of the future plans for the site. One was entitled the masterplan shown below.
The text on this board reads: -
1 Greening of the building helps blend in with the tree bank behind.
2 Articulated roofscapes to taller buildings help sculpt the skyline.
3 Tithe Barn to open out into courtyard space.
4 Re-purposing of the heritage building and bringing it back into the public eye.
5 Park setting brought to life and linked back to its heritage landscape setting.
6 Series of stepping buildings sit along the bank to the rear of the heritage assets.
7 Lower floor level defines the streetscape.
8 A variety of uses help to activate the public realm.
9 Historic flint walls form sequence of gardens.
10 Space between building provides views to the valley behind.
Here are the results of the feedback from the first presentation in the grounds of Moulsecoomb Place in July 2022 from the presentation held on 2 October 2022.
Feedback indicated that there was support for: -
1. Moulsecoomb Place and Gardens to be opened up to the public.
2. A cafe/restaurant - priced to serve the local community and students.
3. Public Events in buildings and gardens - community events, parties, weddings etc.
4. Work & training opportunities for local people.
5. More trees planted, easy access pathways and places to sit and enjoy the gardens.
6. Community space and services on site - with lots of ideas from the public on what would benefit the community.
The following concerns were raised with the replies from the Group planning the changes
1. Concerns for Moulsecoomb Social Club.
The Social Club will be retained on site. We are working closely with the Club to improve and enhance its facilities and broaden its membership.
2. Concerns around the height and mass of the student accommodation.
In response to your feedback, we have reduced the height of a number of the blocks and introduced architectural modelling to preserve important views.
3. Will an increase of student numbers in Moulsecoomb impact housing in the local area?
More student housing means more homes available for families and working people.
4. Concerns around the restoration of the Manor House and Tithe Barn.
The Listed Buildings will be preserved, restored and opened up as a public asset.
5. Lack of integration between the student community and local people.
We are intending to foster positive links between students and those who live locally. Public realm improvements, dedicated community facilities and the restoration of the Listed Buildings and gardens will provide a place for all to enjoy.
1. Moulsecoomb Place and Gardens to be opened up to the public.
2. A cafe/restaurant - priced to serve the local community and students.
3. Public Events in buildings and gardens - community events, parties, weddings etc.
4. Work & training opportunities for local people.
5. More trees planted, easy access pathways and places to sit and enjoy the gardens.
6. Community space and services on site - with lots of ideas from the public on what would benefit the community.
The following concerns were raised with the replies from the Group planning the changes
1. Concerns for Moulsecoomb Social Club.
The Social Club will be retained on site. We are working closely with the Club to improve and enhance its facilities and broaden its membership.
2. Concerns around the height and mass of the student accommodation.
In response to your feedback, we have reduced the height of a number of the blocks and introduced architectural modelling to preserve important views.
3. Will an increase of student numbers in Moulsecoomb impact housing in the local area?
More student housing means more homes available for families and working people.
4. Concerns around the restoration of the Manor House and Tithe Barn.
The Listed Buildings will be preserved, restored and opened up as a public asset.
5. Lack of integration between the student community and local people.
We are intending to foster positive links between students and those who live locally. Public realm improvements, dedicated community facilities and the restoration of the Listed Buildings and gardens will provide a place for all to enjoy.
You can provide your comments to the second presentation by going to
https://moulsecoombplace.com/ by 15 October 2022.
