24, Holland Road, HOVE, BN3 1JJ

Change of use from existing language school (F.1) to 10no bedroom visitor accommodation (sui generis). External alterations comprising of new access to kitchen at the rear, two juliette balconies to first floor rear elevation, new railings and gate to front elevation and the removal of the existing fire escape stairs & door on the north elevation

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Thomas G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the location of the appeal site is suitable for visitor accommodation having regard to local planning policies
The effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring properties in terms of noise

What decided it

The sustainable location of the site combined with the imposition of a noise management plan condition to control use of outdoor space adequately addressed the Council's concerns and justified allowing the appeal.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP6, Policy SU10, Policy QD27

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