1 Hillbank Close, Portslade, Brighton & Hove, BN41 2WE

Three Storey 3 bedroom detached dwelling house with garden and off road parking space

Authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: BN41 2WE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with reference to privacy, outlook and outdoor space

What decided it

The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions outweighed the limited housing and sustainability benefits in the context of the tilted balance.

the limited benefits of housing delivery and sustainable technologies were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CP12, Policy CP14, Policy DM18, Policy DM20

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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