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Allowed23 May 20253356666

90 and 92 Southall Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4BB

Planning appeal 3356666 at 90 and 92 Southall Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4BB (Brighton and Hove City Council) was allowed on 23 May 2025 by Inspector Coles C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the mix and balance of the community in the area.

change of use of a pair of semi-detached small houses in multiple occupation (C4) to large houses in multiple occupation (sui generis) with loft conversions and rear extensions

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Coles C
Postcode
BN2 4BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the mix and balance of the community in the area

What decided it

The proposal would not alter the density of HMO properties within 50 metres of the site, which would remain at 10.25% as permitted under the previous appeal decision, and no evidence demonstrated that this density or the additional occupants would cause material harm to community mix and balance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP21Policy DM7

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