Planning appeal decision
86-87 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HG
Planning appeal 3322889 at 86-87 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HG (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Regency Square Conservation Area.
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
- Postcode
- BN1 2HG
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP12CP15DM18DM21DM26DM29
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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