86-87 Preston Street, BRIGHTON, BN1 2HG

without planning permission the construction/installation of the following alterations to the Property: 1. Tile cladding to the front and side elevations of the building; 2. Tile cladding to the planter situated next to the entrance door; 3. At the front elevation, the erection of raised platform with ramp and steps clad in tile, with glass balustrade with metal handrails, part enclosing the platform; and 4. The installation of external flue to the side elevation of the Property

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Steen A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Regency Square Conservation Area
The effect of the development on the setting of nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The prominence of the bright shiny tiles, advertisements, tiled ground, balustrade and industrial-appearance flue harm the significance of heritage assets and this harm is not outweighed by public benefits.

Plan policies cited: CP12, CP15, DM18, DM21, DM26, DM29

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