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Dismissed18 May 20266005205

22 Rushlake Close, Brighton, BN1 9AY

Planning appeal 6005205 at 22 Rushlake Close, Brighton, BN1 9AY (Brighton and Hove City Council) was dismissed on 18 May 2026 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey dwelling house (C3) fronting Rushlake Close with landscaping and other associated works

Authority
Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Francis L
Postcode
BN1 9AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the appeal proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers
  • the effect of the appeal proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of future occupiers, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of delivering one additional dwelling in a location where the Council cannot demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.

The benefits of one additional dwelling and efficient use of land in a sustainable location were outweighed by the significant and demonstrable harms to character and appearance, living conditions of future occupiers, and highway safety when assessed against the Framework policies taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP12Policy CP9Policy DM18Policy DM1Policy DM20Policy DM33Policy H2 of the Coldean Neighbourhood PlanSupplementary Planning Document 17 Urban Design Framework
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 8

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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