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Allowed5 August 20243341971

48 St. Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2TE

Planning appeal 3341971 at 48 St. Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2TE (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 5 August 2024 by Inspector O'Brien 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; including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Hove Conservation Area.

demolition of garages at rear of site and erection of terrace of 2no two storey dwellings (C3) with associated landscaping

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
O'Brien L
Postcode
BN3 2TE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area; including whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Old Hove Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed dwellings would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Old Hove Conservation Area through removal of harmful garages and replacement with well-designed, sympathetic, subordinate buildings that respect the design hierarchy and maintain the sense of spaciousness characteristic of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP15Policy DM18Policy DM26Policy DM1Policy CP8Policy DM37Policy CP10

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