Planning appeal decision
The Old Studio, Cambridge Works, , Hove, , BN3 3ED
Planning appeal 3283502 at The Old Studio, Cambridge Works, , Hove, , BN3 3ED (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 19 April 2022 by Inspector Davies G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the brick façade on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Willett Estate Conservation Area.
new residential unit above the re-built garage with offices to the rear
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies G
- Postcode
- BN3 3ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the brick façade on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Willett Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The extended brick façade would not have a harmful impact on character and appearance or the conservation area setting due to the site's secluded location and limited visibility from public views, and the housing benefits would outweigh any limited harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QD14Policy HE6Policy CP12Policy CP15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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