Planning appeal decision
14 The Cliff, Brighton, BN2 5RE
Planning appeal 3290291 at 14 The Cliff, Brighton, BN2 5RE (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings.
the erection of lower ground, ground floor, first floor and second floor extensions in connection with the remodelling of the existing dwelling
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- BN2 5RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
- The effect on the living conditions for adjoining occupiers as regards outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed development's excessive scale, bulk and contemporary design would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of adjoining occupiers through overbearing impact and overshadowing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QD14Policy QD27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 130
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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