®Planning appeal decision
7 The Furlong, BRIGHTON, BN2 4FR
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy DM8, Policy DM20
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.