Agenda item - BH2013/03400 - 112 Carden Avenue, Brighton - Full Planning Permission

Demolition of existing garages to rear and erection of 3no.bedroom detached dwelling with associated landscaping and access from existing driveway off Carden Avenue.

(1)             The Committee agreed to forego and presentation and move directly to the vote.

(2)             A vote was taken and the Officers recommendation to refuse Planning Permission was carried on a vote of 9 in favour and 1 abstention.

7.5         RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration the Officer recommendation and the reasons for the recommendation and resolves to REFUSE permission for the reasons set out below:

Reasons for Refusal

      i.           The proposed development by reason of its siting, excessive plot coverage, form, design and relationship with others in the area would appear out of context with the established pattern of development, and would fail to make a positive contribution to the visual quality of the area or emphasise the positive characteristics of the area. The proposed development would introduce an incongruous addition to the site and surroundings which would be harmful to the overall character of the area. This harm is therefore considered to outweigh the benefit provided by the additional dwelling and the proposal is therefore contrary to policies QD1, QD2, and QD3 of the Brighton & Hove Local Plan.

    ii.           The proposal, by reason of siting, elevated position, bulk and massing, would result in the proposal unduly impacting on the living conditions, visual amenity of surrounding residents and the use and enjoyment of their private amenity spaces due to its overbearing and over-dominant impact. This harm is therefore considered to outweigh the benefit provided by the additional dwelling and as such the proposal is contrary to policy QD27 of Brighton & Hove Local Plan.

Informatives:

      i.           In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy SS1 of the Brighton & Hove City Plan Part One (submission document) the approach to making a decision on this planning application has been to apply the presumption in favour of sustainable development. The Local Planning Authority seeks to approve planning applications which are for sustainable development where possible.

Note: Councillors Carden and Hamilton were not present at the meeting during the consideration and vote on this application.