Planning appeal decision
68, Islingword Road, Brighton, BN2 9SL
Planning appeal 3308993 at 68, Islingword Road, Brighton, BN2 9SL (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2022 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, terrace and locality.
described on the application form as “Set back roof addition (by removing valley roof) and rear shower room addition on existing flat roof
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans M
- Postcode
- BN2 9SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, terrace and locality
What decided it
The proposal would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling, terrace and locality by introducing an unduly bulky and visually intrusive rooftop feature that would erode the balance, rhythm, cohesion and integrity of the terraced properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP12DM21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 130
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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