24A Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AQ

Planning appeal 3270882 at 24A Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AQ (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 16 November 2021 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the stock of smaller dwellings for family accommodation.

to construct a new extension to the southwest side of the property, 3no. new windows, 3no. reinstated windows, 3no. rooflights and internal reconfiguration to provide 2 separate flats above 24 Gloucester Road

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Miles H
Postcode: BN1 4AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the stock of smaller dwellings for family accommodation

What decided it

The minimal adverse effects arising from the conflict with Policy HO9 do not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the important benefits of housing supply and conservation area enhancement when assessed against the Framework as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development applies.

The minimal adverse effects of the proposal arising from the conflict with Policy HO9 would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the important benefits of housing supply and conservation area enhancement when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HO9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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