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Notice upheld26 September 20233310429

Land at 174 Cowley Drive, Brighton, BN2 6TD

Planning appeal 3310429 at Land at 174 Cowley Drive, Brighton, BN2 6TD (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 26 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 surrounding area.

Without planning permission, the construction of retaining walls and levelling of land to create a hardstanding in front garden

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
  • The effect upon living conditions for neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The development's harmful impact on both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly the ground-floor flat residents, could not be mitigated and breached development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Part One Plan Policy CP12Part Two Plan Policy DM21Part One Plan Policy DM20Part One Plan Policy DM40Part Two Plan Policy DM36

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