Planning appeal decision
28 Park Street, Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0BS
Planning appeal 3291939 at 28 Park Street, Kemptown, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0BS (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 19 May 2022 by Inspector Redford R, 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 property, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Queens Park Conservation Area.
altering pitch of existing rear single story extension roof to create roof terrace with 1st floor access. Reconfiguring and replacing ground floor rear doors and windows
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- BN2 0BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Queens Park Conservation Area
- the living conditions of the occupants of adjacent properties in relation to privacy, noise, and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed roof terrace would be screened from public views and would not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area or the living conditions of adjacent properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE6Policy QD14Policy QD27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 199
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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