®Planning appeal decision
69 The Droveway, Hove, Sussex, BN3 6PR
demolition of existing house and the construction of 8 apartments together with 8 parking spaces, 16 secure cycle parking spaces and associated landscaping
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the trees within and adjacent to the appeal site
- the living conditions of the occupants of 71 The Droveway with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous scale, bulk and design of the building at roof level, combined with failure to demonstrate protection of the protected tree, demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of seven additional dwellings even under the tilted balance.
The significant harms to character and appearance and to the protected tree demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of seven additional dwellings and affordable housing contributions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy CP14, Policy DM18, Policy DM20, Policy DM22
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