7 The Furlong, Brighton, BN2 4FR

Planning appeal 3360891 at 7 The Furlong, Brighton, BN2 4FR (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2025 by Inspector Packman J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the proposed development with particular regard to access to community amenity space.

creation of 9x studio units and cluster flat formed of 6x bedspaces of purpose-built student accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis) within first floor and new communal gymnasium, dance studio and flexible social / study space in place of vacant commercial unit within ground floor of existing student accommodation block no.8, incorporating external alterations including the creation of a roof terrace and cycle storage. Internal refurbishment of ground floor level of student accommodation blocks 6&7 to provide improved social/study space

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Packman J
Postcode: BN2 4FR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the proposed development with particular regard to access to community amenity space

What decided it

The proposal would result in an unacceptable adverse impact on the living conditions of residents of block 8 through a reduction in both the quantum and quality of communal living space, contrary to Policies DM8 and DM20.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM8Policy DM20

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