Church Road, St Richard’s Flats, Portslade

Asset type

Historic building - flats

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0022

Conservation Area (CA)

No CA

Description

Built 1935 for St Richard’s Housing Society (founded by Revd Basil Jellicoe), as housing for the elderly. There was no restriction as to the religious faith of residents. The building was designed by Denman & Son. It comprises a two and a half storey rendered building with clay tile roof and balconies. The front elevation is articulated at its centrepoint, such that the two matching halves angle slightly in toward eachother. The building is set back from the road behind a flint wall and front lawn.

Source: Middleton 2002

A.  Architectural, design and artistic interest

iv. An interesting design using a hybrid of architectural styles by a notable local architect.

C. Townscape interest

ii. Not within a conservation area, it contributes positively to the streetscene. Its relationship with the neighbouring church provides additional townscape interest.

F. Intactness

i. Although the windows have been replaced, the original design is still clearly discernable.

Date of inclusion

Pre-2015