18-19 Ship Street , Brighton, BN1 1AD

Planning appeal 3320418 at 18-19 Ship Street , Brighton, BN1 1AD (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2024 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers on Ship Street and Ship Street Gardens, having particular regard to outlook and perception of overlooking.

alterations and extensions to form 1no C3 dwelling and redevelopment of existing C3 unit

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Perrins N
Postcode: BN1 1AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers on Ship Street and Ship Street Gardens, having particular regard to outlook and perception of overlooking

What decided it

The unacceptable increase in sense of enclosure and overbearing effect on neighbouring rear garden areas caused by the increased height, scale and depth of the development, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the housing supply and economic benefits even under the tilted balance.

The substantial harm to neighbouring living conditions through increased sense of enclosure significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of one additional dwelling on a brownfield site and economic benefits in a context of significant housing supply shortfall, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM20
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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