®Planning appeal decision
36 Roundhill Crescent, BRIGHTON, BN2 3FR
Erection of external spiral stair to rear elevation with alterations to upper-ground floor window to from a doorway; erection of screen to boundary wall and enlargement of raised terrace
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking from the proposed doorway, platform and staircase
- whether the proposed development, with particular regard to the proposed doorway, platform and staircase, would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Round Hill Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would result in significant loss of privacy for adjoining occupiers due to extensive close-range views from the elevated platform and staircase to their sitting out areas, conflicting with development plan policies protecting living conditions.
The benefits to the appeal site's occupiers (improved access and reduced overlooking of the site) did not outweigh the significant harm to adjoining occupiers' living conditions and the conflict with the development plan.
Framework references: 130
Plan policies cited: Policy QD14, Policy QD27, Policy CP15, Policy HE6
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.