Planning appeal decision
170 Dyke Road, Port Hall , Brighton, BN1 5AA
Planning appeal 3339312 at 170 Dyke Road, Port Hall , Brighton, BN1 5AA (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Port Hall and attached walls', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
restore a gothic folly wall; rebuild a modern rear conservatory including a replacement roof structure with rooflights; reopen an internal door between living room and former chapel; new first floor bathroom; and, reintroduce two period wall nibs between kitchen and parlour. Appeal B: APP/Q1445/Y/24/3339332 Port Hall, 170 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- BN1 5AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'Port Hall and attached walls', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building, with the identified harm to the designated heritage asset not outweighed by limited public benefits, contrary to paragraph 208 of the NPPF and the requirements of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP12CP15DM18DM21DM27DM29
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 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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