Planning appeal decision
17 Upper Bevendean Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4FG
Planning appeal 3274349 at 17 Upper Bevendean Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4FG (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 30 December 2021 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the mix and balance of the community.
alterations to existing covered walkway, erection of single-storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and fenestration alterations at an existing large house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) to facilitate a maximum occupation of 9 persons
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- BN2 4FG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the development on the mix and balance of the community
- residential amenity for neighbours
- the character of the locality
What decided it
The proposal would intensify an existing HMO from 7 to 9 occupants in an area where HMOs already exceed the 10% threshold under Policy CP21, causing material adverse effects on community balance, residential amenity, and local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP21Policy QD27Policy SU10Policy 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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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