Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 8 Eileen Avenue, Saltdean , BN2 8AD
Planning appeal 3337815 at Land Rear of 8 Eileen Avenue, Saltdean , BN2 8AD (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of one 2-bedroom detached dwelling (C3) with access via Lenham Avenue
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- BN2 8AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would have safe and convenient access
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the existing occupiers of the flats at 8 Eileen Avenue with regard to amenity space
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to amenity space
- whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of existing occupiers, and safe pedestrian access outweighed the moderate benefits of one additional dwelling when assessed against Framework policies taken as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS12CS14CP9CP20DM1DM18DM19DM33DM36
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 65Paragraph 225
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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