Planning appeal decision
85 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HG
Planning appeal 3304565 at 85 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HG (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the external flue on the rear elevation preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Regency Square Conservation Area.
without planning permission installation of external flue to the rear elevation of the Property
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Steen A
- Postcode
- BN1 2HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the external flue on the rear elevation preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Regency Square Conservation Area
- The effect of the flue on the setting of nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The flue causes less than substantial harm to the significance of heritage assets (the conservation area and listed building setting) which is not outweighed by the public benefits of the business, and the original 2-month compliance period was unreasonable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP12CP15DM18DM21DM26DM29
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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