Temporary change of use at Homewood College, Brighton

“Councillor Theobald was informed that the use was not for a specific charity and the use change was temporary. The councillor considered that less than 6 years would be acceptable and that a light system was used to control traffic in other tunnels in the city.”

“Councillor Sheard was informed that the reason for the application to be for 6 years, was not known. It was noted that the access pinch point was a tunnel and the use could be shorter than the 6-year applied for.”

“Councillor Hill was informed that it was not known if there have been any noise complaints from the site and the caretakers house was included in the site and would be treated as the same. It was noted the caretakers house could have non planning restrictions such as a covenant requiring the house to be used in conjunction with the use of the rest of the site.”

“Councillor Robinson was informed that there was a second pedestrian access to the site avoiding the road tunnel. It was noted by the councillor that if the site were to become available for housing, the council would look at it as part of the regeneration of the city.”

“Councillor Parrott noted the city was short on housing and charity space. The councillor considered the site would be useful with the proposed change of use.”

“Councillor Theobald considered the site would be better for housing; however, they supported charities. The councillor supported the application.”

“A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.”

“RESOLVED: That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives in the report.”