Kemptown House, 72 Carlton Hill, Brighton, BN2 0JF

Planning appeal 3301047 at Kemptown House, 72 Carlton Hill, Brighton, BN2 0JF (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 20 March 2023 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Carlton Hill Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

the upwards extension of existing building to create two residential units

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Leigh C
Postcode: BN2 0GW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Carlton Hill Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The proposed extension would be of appropriate design and scale, sitting comfortably within the wider area with no harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area or the setting of listed buildings, and the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply engaged the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

The benefits of housing delivery and the presumption in favour of sustainable development, arising from the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, were not outweighed by any adverse impacts, as no harm to the Conservation Area or listed building settings was identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DA5Policy CP12Policy CP15Policy DM21Policy DM26Policy DM29
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 8

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