St Agnes Church, Newtown Road, Hove, BN3 7BA

translucent glazed screens at second floor level, south

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Buchanan R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the design and siting of the ventilation grilles and handrail in Appeal A, and the translucent glazed screens in Appeal B, on the character and appearance of St Agnes Church
in both appeals, the consequences of this development applied for on the living conditions of the occupants of Nos.14, 16, 18 and 20 Fonthill Road, having regard to noise and privacy

What decided it

The design and siting of the handrail and translucent glazed screens cause significant and substantial harm to the character and appearance of St Agnes Church and the living conditions of neighbouring residents, which is not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the development.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy DM18, Policy DM21, Policy DM20

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