Planning appeal decision
38 North Gardens, Brighton, BN1 3LB
Planning appeal 3332259 at 38 North Gardens, Brighton, BN1 3LB (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 29 February 2024 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Hill Conservation Area.
for alterations to the existing single-storey rear extension to create a ground-floor level roof terrace with a new door for access
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Perrins N
- Postcode
- BN1 3LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the West Hill Conservation Area
- The living conditions of neighbouring properties with particular regard to loss of privacy and noise
What decided it
The proposal would not cause harm to the conservation area's significance or to neighbouring living conditions, particularly with the condition requiring obscure glazing to the balustrade.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM21Policy DM22Policy DM20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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