Agenda item - BH2016/01151 - Albion Court, 44-47 George Street, Brighton - Full Planning

Creation of additional floor to create 2 no. one bedroom flats, 1 no. two bedroom flat, and 1 no. three bedroom flat with associated works.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Queen’s Park

              Creation of additional floor to create 2no one bedroom flats, 1no two bedroom flat and 1 no three bedroom flat with associated works.

(1)          The Planning Manager, Applications, Nicola Hurley, referred to site plans, elevational drawings, floorplans and photographs showing the frontage of the building and views along George Street.

(2)          It was considered that the proposal would make an effective and efficient use of the site by providing the city with additional dwellings without significantly compromising the quality of the local environment. Subject to compliance with the attached conditions no significant harm to neighbouring amenity would result and the scheme was acceptable with regard to traffic and sustainability issues; approval was therefore recommended.

              Questions, Debate and Decision Making Process

(3)          Councillor C Theobald asked whether the proposals would make the building taller in height than its neighbours and it was explained that although it would be marginally higher this would not be apparent from George Street itself or from the properties to the rear.

(4)          Councillor Morris considered that as George Street was narrow and the dormers would be visible obliquely, that the scale and form of the roof would be visible and could therefore have an impact on the neighbouring street scene.

(5)          Councillor Mac Cafferty asked to see photographs showing the wider area and having seen them, considered that the proposals were acceptable.

(6)          A vote was taken and of the eleven members present when the vote was taken planning permission was granted on a vote of 7 to 2 with 2 abstentions.

30.10    RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in section11 of the report and the policies and guidance in section 7 and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives set out in section 11.