®Planning appeal decision
57-59 Brunswick Street West, Hove, BN3 1EL
Planning appeal 3326647 at 57-59 Brunswick Street West, Hove, BN3 1EL (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- BN3 1EL
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP12Policy DM18Policy CP15Policy DM29Policy DM26Policy DM20Policy DM1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208
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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