Planning appeal decision
53 Green Ridge, Brighton, BN1 5LU
Planning appeal 3268860 at 53 Green Ridge, Brighton, BN1 5LU (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 1 June 2021 by Inspector Long M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the two storey rear extension on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 55 Green Ridge, with regard to whether there would be an overbearing impact.
erection of a two storey rear extension with balcony, alterations to front dormer, installation of 2no front rooflights, enlargement of front hardstanding and revised fenestration
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Long M
- Postcode
- BN1 5LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the two storey rear extension on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 55 Green Ridge, with regard to whether there would be an overbearing impact
What decided it
The proposed extension's set-down from the ridge line, hipped roof design, moderate spacing, limited depth, and the screening effect of existing hedges would prevent an undue overbearing impact on the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QD14Policy QD27
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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