Agenda item - BH2016/01318 - Pembroke Hotel, 2 Third Avenue, Hove - Full Planning

Change of use from nursing home (C2) to 1no eight bedroom house (C3) including erection of orangery to first floor and other associated alterations.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Change of use from nursing home (C2) to 1no eight bedroom house (C3) including erection of orangery to first floor and other associated alterations.

1)               The Planning Manager presented the application and gave a presentation by reference to plans and photographs and drew attention to a letter received from the applicant attached to the late list. The building was a villa from 1880, which had been converted into flats and more recently, been used as a care home. The external alterations to would not have an adverse impact on the exterior of the property and a condition on the proposal would ensure the orangery would have obscure glass to prevent overlooking into the neighbouring property. It was explained that the orangery would be replacing the fire escape that does not cause overlooking into the neighbouring property; however, the orangery would be closer to the property and there was a significant height difference. The application was recommended for approval for the reasons set out in the report.

2)               Councillor Hyde proposed having a site visit to the property.

18.6       RESOLVED – That the Committee agreed to defer the item and attend a site visit to the property.