Planning appeal decision
89 West Way, Hove, BN3 8LP
Planning appeal 3312299 at 89 West Way, Hove, BN3 8LP (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area.
rear extension and loft conversion
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- BN3 8LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area
- The effect of the proposed development on living conditions of adjoining occupiers
What decided it
The dormers integrate into the established character of the area where other bungalows have similar features, and the works do not harm the living conditions of adjoining occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM21Policy DM20
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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