BHCC - RS - Edward street Redevelopment

Descriptions

Brighton and Hove City Council (The Council) is currently delivering a residential build programme known as the New Homes for Neighbourhoods programme (https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/city-regeneration/new-homes-neighbourhoods/about-new-homes-neighbourhoods). The Council is seeking to engage with the market regarding the development of two available sites either side of Edward Street in Kemptown, Brighton.

The site is divided into two lots, one on each side of Edward Street:

Oakley House (Lot 1) and Car Park site (Lot 2).

Contractors will be able to bid for one or both lots individually via a competitive flexible procedure. The current programme is based on an initial shortlisting stage being released in mid-October 2025 for 30 days. The Post shortlisting stages are due to start mid-February 2026 with site possession in Summer 2026.

Oakley House consists of the demolition of the existing mixed-use building and the creation of a single block with a maximum elevation of 6 stories comprising of 23 flats (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms). All of these units are being built for affordable rent. This site is intended to be delivered through a single stage lump sum JCT 2024 Design and Build contract.

For full details please find the planning application here:

Ref: BH2025/02088

https://planningapps.brighton-hove.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T1LATIDMKQ400

The Car Park site consists of the creation of two blocks; one of 12 stories (east), 36 flats (1 bedroom) delivered for over 55's at affordable rent; and one of 6 stories (west),17 flats (1 and 2 bedrooms) delivered for affordable housing. This site is intended to be delivered through a two stage JCT 2024 Design and Build contract.

For full details please find the planning application here:

Ref: BH2025/02089

https://planningapps.brighton-hove.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T1LB2FDMKQB00