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Dismissed11 May 20233316779

10 Clifton Place, Brighton, BN1 3FN

Planning appeal 3316779 at 10 Clifton Place, Brighton, BN1 3FN (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and on the Montpelier and Clifton Hill Conservation Area.

conversion of flat roof to roof terrace with handrails

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans L
Postcode
BN1 3FN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and on the Montpelier and Clifton Hill Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking and noise disturbance

What decided it

The material harm to the living conditions of neighbours at No 11 through overlooking and loss of privacy outweighed the acceptable heritage and design considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM18Policy DM21Policy DM26Policy CP12Policy CP15Policy DM20
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 16Paragraph 130

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