Former Eastbourne care facility could become family home

A care home in Eastbourne that shut in 2016 could be converted into a family home if plans are given the green light.
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Keller House Residential Care Home, in Carew Road, has had plans submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council to convert it into a house with four or more bedrooms.

The building is currently vacant and was last used as a care home in November 2016, plans say.

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According to NHS England, the site provided accommodation and personal care for up to 15 people with dementia-type illnesses.

Keller House, 52 Carew Road (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-221201-130642008Keller House, 52 Carew Road (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-221201-130642008
Keller House, 52 Carew Road (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-221201-130642008

There are already four car spaces which would remain, according to the plans.

Members of the public can comment on the plans until February 3 (planning application number: 211068).

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