45 Gloucester Street, Brighton , BN1 4EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area, with particular reference to the North Laine Conservation Area and the setting of 1A to 13 St Georges Place, a Grade II Listed Building
• The effect of the proposal on the availability of employment space
• The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbours at 1 and 2 St George's Place, with particular reference to outlook and enclosure

What decided it

The less than substantial but significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building, which was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of housing provision and economic activity, combined with further harm to employment land and neighbours' living conditions.

The less than substantial but significant heritage harm was weighed against the moderate benefits of nine residential units in a location with good transport links and modest economic benefits; the heritage harm was not outweighed by these benefits, and the tilted balance did not apply because harm to designated heritage assets was identified.