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In addition we have pedestrianised the street so that this becomes the main walkway and entrance from the seafront to the Lane’s and enhanced it with artwork that was designed by Ricky Delany with inspiration and assistance from the children at local school, Middle Street Primary.

The building was designed by the talented and eminent architect Piers Gough of CZWG with buildings works finished to an extremely high standard by local firm Cheesmur.

 The development is now complete and it’s a testament to the quality of the project that it has happened and it is a success in these daunting financial times. We believe that Black Lion St was once a “thorn amongst roses” and has now flowered into an area that people will be able to enjoy, work, eat and relax in to revitalise this area of the City of Brighton & Hove.

‘Brighton is a vibrant, energetic city that captured our imagination.  We loved the feel of the place and the people so felt it would be ideally suited to Jamie’s Italian.  The site that Karis have built was the perfect building being near the sea, with outside seating and in the heart of the Lanes.  We are employing approximately 100 people from the local community and have invested over £1.5 million in this project.’

Quote from Simon Blagden, Managing Director Jamie’s Italian

We are now located at 60 Middle Street, BN1 1AL.

All of the contact details remain the same.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/7531857.stm

Karis Holdings, a joint venture between Karis Developments and ING Real Estate, has been working closely with Brighton & Hove City Council to realise the plans for a new sports facility, funded by the development on the site of two residential towers and surrounding residential blocks that gained planning consent in March 2007.

In a statement Guy Parker, Country Manager of ING Real Estate for Development UK said: “The volatility of the money markets, along with the escalating material and construction costs, and the downturn and uncertainty in the residential market, have had a major negative impact on viability of the scheme. In the current circumstances the scheme does not perform against our target criteria. It is with regret that we have decided to withdraw.”

Karis Developments now has sole control of Karis Holdings and aims to bring in another investor to take the scheme forward.

Josh Arghiros, Managing Director of Karis Developments said: “Karis Developments remains committed to the King Alfred Project. We are in negotiation with other investors and will be working with the City Council to see how the viability of the scheme can be improved.”

Councillors unanimously backed the plans and granted planning permission for the conservation led scheme, which will restore the substantial Victorian villas to their original grandeur. A mix of beautiful homes will be created and unsympathetic extensions and alterations, including unsightly infill buildings and highly visual fire escapes will be removed improving and enhancing the character and appearance of Cliftonville Conservation Area.

A range of 32 beautiful homes will be created including four substantial family houses each occupying an entire villa together with a mix of one, two and three bedroom flats and duplex apartments.

Josh Arghiros, Managing Director of Karis Developments said:
“We are delighted that Councillors have unanimously supported our plans for Dresden House in Medina Villas and Albany Villas. These wonderful properties are in a fantastic position, in one of the most desirable areas in Hove and we are very pleased that we now have the opportunity to return these unique and very special villas to their original splendour.

Unfortunately the previous use as a care home did not respect the Victorian architecture and the properties have been neglected for far too long. The plans have been developed to restore original features and enhance the conservation area and it will be wonderful to see the villas brought back into use as beautiful homes.”

John Robinson of Karis added:
“The proposals have been widely supported by local residents and we look forward to starting work on site in the very near future.”

Councillors of all parties welcomed the plans, commenting at the committee meeting ‘that it is a great scheme’ and ‘will look glorious’.

Further Information
The proposals to change the use from vacant residential care home to form 32 self-contained residential units were approved at the Planning Applications Sub-Committee on 7 May 2008, planning application number BH2008/00210.

Dresden House closed in April 2005 (Albany Villas element) and April 2006 (Medina Villas element).

The development will create 32 homes, all will have access to private amenity space:

Albany Villas
12 private apartments
12 affordable apartments in partnership with Southern Housing Group

Medina Villas
Four family homes with private garden
Four duplex apartments with private garden

In addition to the affordable housing Karis will also be providing funding for Public Art, Education, Open Space and Highways.

http://download.yousendit.com/B6E251973B961C4E

http://www.absolutebrighton.tv/hot-topics/king-alfred-re-development-2.html  

Karis were not involved in the film, which was made independently by Absolute Brighton TV. The production company interviewed people in the vicinity of the King Alfred over a couple of hours on the same day asking their opinions on the redevelopment.

The film demonstrates strong support for the project amongst local people.