Planning appeal decision
32 Hove Street, Hove, BN3 2DH
Planning appeal 3315656 at 32 Hove Street, Hove, BN3 2DH (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property, the street scene, the setting of locally listed buildings and whether the proposal would serve to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pembroke and Princes Conservation Area.
for alterations to existing side and rear dormers
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- BN3 2DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property, the street scene, the setting of locally listed buildings and whether the proposal would serve to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Pembroke and Princes Conservation Area
What decided it
The side dormer would cause significant harm to the architectural integrity of the host property and the character of the conservation area by appearing as a large, bulky structure that would dominate the roof form and unbalance the semi-detached pair, whereas the rear dormer would be a well-mannered vernacular addition that would preserve the conservation area's character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP12CP15DM18DM21DM26DM28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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