Planning appeal decision
58a High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HF
Planning appeal 3358993 at 58a High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HF (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 15 May 2025 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the Rottingdean Conservation Area.
to remove wooden sash windows to front (lounge and main bedroom) and replace with uPVC double glazed sash windows
- Authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- BN2 7HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the Rottingdean Conservation Area
What decided it
The replacement of timber sash windows with uPVC would significantly erode the cohesion and character of the building and Conservation Area, and the private benefits of improved energy efficiency and reduced maintenance do not outweigh the harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP15 (Part One)DM18DM21DM26Rottingdean Neighbourhood Plan policy H2Rottingdean Neighbourhood Plan policy H3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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