Planning appeal decision
242 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QT
Planning appeal 3305446 at 242 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5QT (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 19 April 2023 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the future operation of nearby premises.
the part change of use & conversion of existing rear ground floor retail space (E) to residential (C3) and erection of single storey rear extension to create 1no one bedroom flat
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- BN3 5QT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the future operation of nearby premises
- the effect of the proposal on living conditions for future residents
What decided it
The Acoustic Report's convincing recommendations for mitigation measures, combined with the layout and design of the flat which would prevent unacceptable noise ingress and provide reasonable living conditions comparable to nearby residential properties, demonstrated that the proposal would not have unacceptable adverse effects on nearby businesses or future residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 187
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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