®Planning appeal decision
57-59 Brunswick Street West, Hove, BN3 1EL
described on the application form as ‘Redevelopment to provide for 4 residential units and an office suite
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Price A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the nearby Grade I listed building and the extent to which the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brunswick Town Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and overlooking
- whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided for future occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the prominent mansard roof structures, which would not be clearly outweighed by the limited public benefits of housing supply and economic activity.
the limited public benefits of housing supply, economic benefits and efficient use of a sustainable site were not sufficient to outweigh the considerable importance and weight of the less than substantial but considerable harm to the conservation area
Framework references: 11, 205, 206, 207, 208
Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy DM18, Policy CP15, Policy DM29, Policy DM26, Policy DM20, Policy DM1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.