Planning appeal decision
4 - 6 Eaton Grove, Brighton, BN3 3PH
Planning appeal 3316899 at 4 - 6 Eaton Grove, Brighton, BN3 3PH (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host buildings and the Willett Estate Conservation Area.
conversion of 2no., two-storey mews properties currently used as offices and workshop (Class E) on the ground floors and residential flats on the first floors (C3) to 1xno. 3-bed residential dwelling and 1xno. 4-bed dwelling, with accommodation in the roof space. Erection of rear dormers and addition of front rooflights
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marshall E
- Postcode
- BN3 3PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host buildings and the Willett Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would have a neutral impact upon the character and appearance of the conservation area as dormers are characteristic features within the area and the overall visibility of the scheme would be limited.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP12CP15DM18DM21DM26
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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