Property Overview

- The Site is in the Devonshire Quarter which has been identified as an area for the 'Expansion of City Centre Living' which establishes the principle of residential development

- Purpose Built Student Accommodation. Policy CS4a is fairly flexible in allowing PBSA and direct PBSA, specifically in this quarter of the city

- Preferred Use Classes are C2 and C3

- Acceptable uses include; HMOs and classes, E, F1 and F2

The Wilson Carlile Centre was purpose-built in 1992 by the Church Army as a modern, welcoming base for mission, hospitality and training. Its thoughtful layout - combining open plan offices, café, chapel and en-suite accommodation - makes it highly adaptable for today's needs. And with no listing or planning constraints, it offers the flexibility to re-imagine its future.

The Wilson Carlile Centre comprises three buildings: the main Centre and two adjoining residential blocks, all arranged around an attractive landscaped grounds. The versatile main building offers:

- Reception, café with commercial kitchen, and open-plan offices

- Flexible meeting and conference rooms with sliding partitions

- Seminar rooms, library, chapel, and well-appointed WCs

- Basement storage with gym-ready facilities, including showers

and changing rooms Constructed of brick and block with part-rendered elevations, the Centre features exposed brickwork, timber beams, carpeted concrete floors, and a mix of LED and fluorescent lighting. Heating is provided by gas-fired central