Planning appeal decision
25 Wheatfield Way, Brighton, BN2 4RQ
Planning appeal 3339569 at 25 Wheatfield Way, Brighton, BN2 4RQ (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions for neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.
a change of use of a small house in multiple occupation (C4) to a large house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) with the relocation of the entrance to the side
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- BN2 4RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions for neighbouring occupiers, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed change of use would have an unacceptably harmful impact on neighbours' living conditions through increased noise and disturbance, conflicting with Policy DM20 and NPPF paragraph 135(f).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM20 of the Brighton & Hove City Plan Part 2 2022
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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