A MAJOR development has been given the green light after months of proposals.

The Sackville Estate project plans to provide 824 homes on the site of an old trading estate near Hove railway station.

It also promises to offer communal lounges, private dining areas, restaurants, shops, a village hall, 50,000 square feet of office and co-working space, five communal roof terraces, gardens and open spaces.

The latest proposal was accepted today by Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee.

This follows an application for a development containing 1,000 homes being rejected by the council in July.

Developers Moda Living made significant changes to their designs and submitted the successful application last year.

Changes included an increased number of family homes and workspace, and a decreased number of studios.

A total of 564 of the new homes will be for rent, with 260 for later living.

Ten per cent of the homes have been offered as affordable housing.

Moda Living hopes to begin work on the site in 2021.

The company's planning director James Blakey said: "We are absolutely delighted that Brighton and Hove has put its faith in our exciting vision for the regeneration of the Sackville Estate.

"The decision today will enable us, together with our partners, to revitalise a long dormant brownfield site with new homes and employment opportunities, while also investing £10m into the local community, including more than £4m on projects spanning education, employment, sport, public art and green spaces, alongside the creation of more than 560 full-time jobs. 

"We are very grateful for the co-operation and engagement we have received from a range of local stakeholders who have helped inspire the creation of a comprehensive and integrated package of proposals to ensure the plans meet the needs of the wider area.

"We look forward to investing in the long-term success of the area and working with the community over the coming months and years."

Hove MP Peter Kyle also commented on the development.

The Labour politician said:"I've worked really hard with Moda and the local community to get the very best from this site.

"Hove is not going to get better than this from a private site and I'm over the moon that, although the district valuer said Moda didn’t have to include any affordable housing, there will be 10 per cent included in the scheme, which also brings 560 jobs and 260 supported living flats.

"This bold development offers renters long term contracts for security and scraps charges, which is something I've been campaigning on for the private rental sector for a long time.

"The fact that Moda will build the development and then remain as landlord also reassures me that they are committed to Hove for the long-term."