®Planning appeal decision
13B Chichester Terrace, BRIGHTON, BN2 1FG
alterations to sub-divide the existing flat to create an additional flat (similar to that which existed prior to the current consent for amalgamation granted 1991/2)”
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve a Grade I listed building known as 'Numbers 1-14 and Chichester House and Attached Railings' and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses; and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Kemp Town Conservation Area
- whether adequate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers with specific regard to internal space of the proposed rear dwelling, and outlook and access to natural light for the proposed front dwelling
What decided it
The harm to the Grade I listed building caused by re-dividing the basement space, which must attract considerable weight under heritage policy, outweighs the moderate benefit of providing an additional undersized dwelling.
The moderate benefit of providing one additional dwelling and contributing to housing land supply was outweighed by the considerable harm to the Grade I listed building, with heritage policy providing a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.
Framework references: 207, 212, 215, 11
Plan policies cited: City Plan Part 2 Policy DM27, City Plan Part One Policy CP15, City Plan Part 2 Policy DM26, City Plan Part 2 Policy DM29, City Plan Part 2 Policy DM3, City Plan Part 2 Policy DM1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.