Planning appeal decision
175 Kingsway, Flat 4, Hove, BN3 4GL
Planning appeal 3290733 at 175 Kingsway, Flat 4, Hove, BN3 4GL (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 29 July 2022 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.
alterations to existing rear access to roof area, with new rear roof terrace with balustrade
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- BN3 4GL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
- living conditions for neighbours
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and host property, which would diminish the aesthetic qualities of the established roofscape and fail to achieve good quality design in a Conservation Area context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy HE6Policy CP15Policy QD14Saved Policy 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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