University of Chichester plans to sell off listed buildings on Bognor Regis campus for redevelopment

Listed building consent is being sought to refurbish the buildings and make some internal alterations, in order to make them suitable to be used as private homes once again.

The university said the buildings, which are located in the south-east corner of the campus, are of a different scale to most other buildings on the campus and are ‘rather under-utilised’.

“The university regards this redevelopment proposal as an ideal opportunity for these buildings to receive some much needed restoration and to best provide for their ongoing survival by returning them to their original use as private domestic dwellings,” according to the planning application, which has been submitted to Arun District Council.

Among the affected properties is Charlotte House in Upper Bognor Road, which dates from the later 19th century.

It is proposed that the building, a Grade II listed detached estate house which is currently used as student accommodation, is converted into two semi-detached houses.

This will involve internal alterations and the addition of two new windows to allow more light into the property, the applicant said.

Internal refurbishment will also be made to a pair of Grade II listed cottages, at 67 and 69 Upper Bognor Road, in order to return them to residential properties.