64 - 68 Palmeira Avenue & 72 - 73 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3GF

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Prentis D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The harm to character, appearance and design quality, combined with harm to neighbours' living conditions, was found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance.

the adverse effects of the proposal, principally harm to character and appearance/design and to neighbours' living conditions, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, when assessed against the Framework as a whole

Framework references: 11, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy CP14, Policy CP15, Policy CP20, Policy QD27

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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