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Notice upheld11 September 20233308178

566 Falmer Road, Brighton, BN2 6NA

Planning appeal 3308178 at 566 Falmer Road, Brighton, BN2 6NA (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 11 September 2023 by Inspector Harwood A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the street-scene along Falmer Road.

building a double garage at the front of my property within the boundaries and of a normal height and size for a double garage

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Harwood A
Postcode
BN2 6NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the street-scene along Falmer Road

What decided it

The development has a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the street-scene and does not comply with Policy DM21 or NPPF guidance on high quality design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM21

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