Planning appeal decision
159 Ringmer Road, Brighton, BN1 9JA
Planning appeal 3296829 at 159 Ringmer Road, Brighton, BN1 9JA (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 9 December 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 locality.
the erection of one-bedroom single storey detached eco dwelling (C3) in rear garden
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- BN1 9JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality
- living conditions for future residents and neighbours
What decided it
The proposal's fundamental incongruity with the established suburban character and urban grain of the locality, combined with unacceptable impacts on neighbours' living conditions, outweighed the minimal housing contribution and green credentials.
The benefits of housing delivery and green credentials were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm relating to character, appearance and living conditions for neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP1CP12CP14HO5QD27DM20
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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