®Planning appeal decision
70 Downs Valley Road, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6RF
demolition of existing house's side extension and replacement of conservatory with single story rear extension. Subdivision of site and erection of a new dwellinghouse in the rear garden with associated landscaping
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Coles C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 68 and 72 Downs Valley Road with specific reference to outlook from the rear gardens
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 70 Downs Valley Road with specific reference to privacy
What decided it
The adverse impacts on the character and appearance of the area and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing provision and sustainability features, such that the proposal does not constitute sustainable development under the Framework.
The adverse impacts on character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing provision, local economic benefits during construction and lifetime spending, and sustainability and biodiversity features, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy CP19, Policy DM18, Policy DM20, Policy DM44, Policy CP8
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