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Allowed3 December 20213272911

25 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HL

Planning appeal 3272911 at 25 Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, BN1 6HL (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 3 December 2021 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality.

Erection of 2 two-storey dwellinghouses (C3) in rear garden with associated landscaping; demolition of existing garage and erection of three-storey rear extension & conversion of existing house including excavation of basement to provide 7 flats (C3) and associated alterations

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cramond D
Postcode
BN1 6HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality
  • whether the scheme would make suitable provision for affordable housing within the City

What decided it

The Inspector's assessment that the rear garden areas do not contribute positively to the Conservation Area's character and that the proposed development, being thoughtfully designed with acceptable density, would not constitute overdevelopment or harm the locality's character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Saved Policy HE6Policy CP15Policy CP12Policy CP20

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