Planning appeal decision
26A/B Sussex Terrace, Brighton, BN2 9QJ
Planning appeal 3272018 at 26A/B Sussex Terrace, Brighton, BN2 9QJ (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2021 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of no 25 Sussex Terrace, with particular regard to outlook.
Proposed 2 storey extension to the rear of 26a and 26b Sussex Terrace, together with internal and external alterations
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- BN2 9QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of no 25 Sussex Terrace, with particular regard to outlook
- the character and appearance of the host property and the wider terrace
What decided it
The oppressive and overbearing effect of the extension on the outlook and living conditions of neighbouring residents at no 25 Sussex Terrace outweighed the acceptable design and appearance of the extension itself.
the acceptable character and appearance of the extension did not outweigh the harm caused to the living conditions of neighbouring residents
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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