®Planning appeal decision
85 Beaconsfield Villas, BRIGHTON, BN1 6HF
the erection of 2no dwellings (C3) to rear. Erection of single storey rear extension to existing property to create additional flat (C3), roof alterations with side rooflights and associated alterations, landscaping and car parking
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellis G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the host property and the surrounding area, including the Preston Park Conservation Area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the development and neighbouring properties
- whether the proposal would result in the loss of family accommodation
What decided it
The conflict with key Framework policies seeking well-designed places and high-quality amenity, combined with harm to the Conservation Area, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery despite the substantial shortfall in five-year supply.
The great weight given to housing delivery in a situation of substantial five-year supply shortfall was outweighed by the very substantial weight of conflict with design and amenity policies and the less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area, resulting in the proposal not comprising sustainable development.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: CP14, CP12, DM18, CP15, DM26, DM1, DM20, DM3
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.