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Dismissed12 June 20253358469

70 Downs Valley Road, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6RF

Planning appeal 3358469 at 70 Downs Valley Road, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6RF (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2025 by Inspector Coles C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
BN2 6RF

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP12Policy CP19Policy DM18Policy DM20Policy DM44Policy CP8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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