Planning appeal decision
Codrington Mansion, 139 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2LA
Planning appeal 3273469 at Codrington Mansion, 139 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2LA (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 22 November 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 host property and locality.
the erection of a cycle store to rear
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- BN1 2LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and locality
What decided it
The varied and functional character of the rear elevation context, combined with the familiarity of modern cycle stores in established urban areas, meant the proposal would not appear incongruous or detract from the host building's character.
The benefits of promoting sustainable travel via secure cycle parking outweighed any aesthetic concerns about the introduction of a modern structure in a rear elevation context already containing varied and modern elements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QD14Policy CP12
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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