Agenda item - BH2016/05598 - Land rear of 43 Brunswick Place, Hove - Full Planning And Demolition In CA

Demolition of 2no existing garages and erection of 1no two bedroom dwelling (C3).

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Brunswick & Adelaide

Demolition of 2no existing garages and erection of 1no two bedroom dwelling (C3).

Officer Presentation

1)               The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application and gave a presentation with reference to plans, photographs and elevational drawings. It was noted that the proposal for a similar dwelling on the adjoining site to the north had been refused and dismissed on appeal as it was impacting on the neighbouring property.

Questions for Officers

2)               In response to Councillor C. Theobald it was explained that the house at the rear of the proposed dwelling was divided into six individual flats. The dwelling would impact on the light of the garden; however, the light would not be restricted into the units of 43 Brunswick Place.

3)               In response to Councillor Hyde the Principal Planning Officer noted that the previously refused application on the adjoining site to the north was 5.4 metres distance from the rear of 43 Brunswick Place; however, the current application proposed the dwelling to be 8.6 metres from the rear.

4)               The Principal Planning Officer clarified to Councillor Mac Cafferty that the proposal was designed to meet the guidance regarding sunlight and daylight restriction. It was not felt necessary to request a daylight assessment from the applicant.

5)               In response to Councillor Mac Cafferty the Development and Transport Assessment Manager explained that contributions towards drop curbs and additional improvements to the road would be required.

6)               In response to Councillor Hill it was explained that the application was being discussed at the Planning Committee as it had received six objections from residents within the local vicinity.

Debate and Decision Making Process

7)               Councillor Inkpin-Leissner stated that he would be supporting the Officer’s recommendation as it was in keeping with the neighbouring properties.

8)               The Chair then put the application to the vote, and the Officer recommendation that the application be granted was carried unanimously.

44.13    RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation, and resolves to GRANT permission for the reasons set out in the report.