Planning appeal decision
24, Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JJ
Planning appeal 3273913 at 24, Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JJ (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Thomas G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the appeal site is suitable for visitor accommodation having regard to local planning policies.
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
- Postcode
- BN3 1JJ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP6Policy SU10Policy 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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