We have presently submitted our planning application for the current design which has been developed by Benoy (architects), Brealey Green (structual engineers) and Edmund Shipway (Quantity Surveyors and Mechancial and Electrical).

We anticipate planning consent in May or June 2008. The estimated cost of the building is £18m with 5 layers of car parking. We are discussing a partnership with a car park operator on the running of the car park and, if successful, they would allow us free of charge access as critical times for the Church, otherwise operate it as a short-stay car park and make a capital contribution to cost of this element of the build.

We are delighted with the design - click on any of the images to see a larger view.

As well as providing us with the essential facilities for growth, the design incorporates a 65m steel cross that will tower over the building and be seen from around the city.

To see the projections of the spire, click here.

To see the floor plans, click here.

Some see this design as a modern day cathedral. Whatever it gets called, our priority is providing space for new people to be added to the Church and to experience the power and wonder of knowing Jesus.

The next phase for us is external fundraising.

If you would like to make a financial contribution, or to find out more in order to make a contribution please email building@christian-centre.org.

April-June 2008 will be a special focus for us on fundraising and we will keep you posted as news unfolds.