West house 34b Preston park avenue, Brighton Hove, BN1 6HG

the erection of first-floor extension stepped back from building boundary and the installation of PV solar panels to roof

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Allan J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including the Preston Park Conservation Area
The effects of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 34 Preston Park Avenue, with particular regard to visual impact

What decided it

The modest scale of the extension, its seamless integration with the existing building, and the retention of ample separation distance to the neighbouring property, combined with no demonstrable harm to daylight, sunlight, or privacy, meant the proposal would not conflict with local design and amenity policies.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM18, Policy DM20, Policy DM21

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