Planning appeal decision
Stowford Villa , Withdean Road, Brighton, BN1 5BL
Planning appeal 3271573 at Stowford Villa , Withdean Road, Brighton, BN1 5BL (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2021 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations.
Erection of two storey rear extension to create 5 residential units (1 two-bed, 3 one-bed and 1 studio) with associated parking and removal of existing chimney
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- BN1 5BL
What decided it
The Council did not act unreasonably in assessing the scheme before it, as the development had been implemented at variance with the original planning permission and permitted development rights do not apply to such non-compliant development.
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