1 Falmer Gardens, BRIGHTON, BN2 6NE

erection of a detached three storey dwelling (Mono pitch roof with three levels one being below ground level)

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Falmer Gardens, with particular reference to outlook and sunlight
whether the proposed parking arrangements are adequate

What decided it

The cumulative adverse impacts on character and appearance and on neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of delivering a single new dwelling, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.

The benefits of housing delivery were outweighed by the significant adverse impacts on character and appearance and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP12 of the Brighton and Hove City Plan Part One (2016), Policy QD27 of the Brighton and Hove Local Plan 2005, Policy TR14 of the Brighton and Hove Local Plan 2005

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