Former Hull Grammar School could become church and community hub

Summarised from BBC Humberside's report · Updated 5 Nov, 09:06 · Archive

The former Hull Grammar School building in Hull could be converted into a church and community hub.

The former Hull Grammar School building on Cottingham Road could be converted into a church and community hub if approved by Hull City Council. The proposals include a place of worship alongside offices, youth clubs, a children's room, space for music classes and a food bank.

Planning consultants Studio Charette have confirmed that no extensions or external alterations will be made to the building. The planning application states that 'the principal use will be religious worship, with the remaining accommodation supporting the wider pastoral, educational, charitable and community work undertaken from the premises'. The religious group or denomination behind the proposals has not yet been named in public council documents.

Previous plans to convert the building into student housing were rejected. The site originally operated as Marist College before becoming Hull Grammar School until 2005, after which it hosted various commercial uses. A public consultation on the plans is now open, with people having until 18 November to submit comments or objections via Hull City Council's online planning portal.

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Former grammar school could be turned into churchIf approved the former school building on Cottingham Road will become a church and community hub.BBC Humberside · 5 Nov, 08:37

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