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Dismissed19 July 20213264787

50 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DL

Planning appeal 3264787 at 50 Benfield Way, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2DL (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2021 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of two new build detached dwellinghouses (C3) incorporating associated alterations to an existing dwellinghouse

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
BN41 2DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the residents of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the cramped and dense subdivision of the plot substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, even under the tilted balance.

the significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance substantially outweighed the modest benefits of two dwellings, short-term economic benefits, and housing land supply contribution, such that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP12Saved Policy QD27Saved Policy SU10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 68Paragraph 127

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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