®Planning appeal decision
22 Rushlake Close, Brighton, BN1 9AY
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 8
Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy CP9, Policy DM18, Policy DM1, Policy DM20, Policy DM33, Policy H2 of the Coldean Neighbourhood Plan, Supplementary Planning Document 17 Urban Design Framework
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.