Planning inspector backs conversion of listed hospital into housing

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Scheme centred on Victorian facility in Portsmouth will deliver 209 flats and houses

A planning inspector has approved proposals by developer PJ Livesey to convert a disused Victorian hospital in Portsmouth into new homes.

Plans drawn up PJ Livesey’s  in-house architectural team will see the conversion of grade II-listed parts of St James’ Hospital and Chapel to deliver 151 new homes. Under the proposals, non-listed parts will be demolished and a further 58 new-build homes will be built at the 9.54ha site in Southsea.

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