®Planning appeal decision
148 Bevendean Crescent, BRIGHTON, BN2 4RD
change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to a six bedroom small house in multiple occupation (C4) incorporating the erection of single-storey rear extension (part-retrospective)
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edwards S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the mix and balance of households in the local community, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the intended occupiers of the development, having particular regard to communal internal space
What decided it
The fact that permission had previously been granted for the property as a C4 HMO for up to four people, meaning the proposed increase to six occupants would not change the use class or increase the proportion of HMOs in the locality, and the addition of communal space via the extension would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers.
The conflict with Policy CP21ii) regarding HMO concentration was outweighed by material considerations including the existing C4 permission, the absence of harm to the mix and balance of households or to neighbouring amenity, and the provision of adequate communal space for occupiers.
Plan policies cited: Policy CP21ii) of the Brighton & Hove City Plan Part One, Policy QD27 of the Brighton & Hove Local Plan 2005
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.