14 flats at 36 Kingsthorpe Road, Hove

“Councillor Shanks was informed that there was no affordable housing on the site and the developer could make a contribution instead. The development was in a controlled parking zone and there was a high take up of parking permits. Informative 6 relates the development being car free. The Principal Transport Development Officer confirmed that the no parking had been proposed by the applicant.”

“Councillor Thomson was informed that the site was near a railway station; however, access via private land was no longer possible. The small western elevation windows of neighbours would be affected by the development. The 45 0 rule has been used to assess the impact of the development on the neighbours. It was noted that a S106 payment would be made prior to commencement.”

“Councillor Nann supported the application and noted that it may be inconvenient for neighbours; however, there was nowhere else to build in Wish.”

“Councillor Cattell noted residents may be annoyed at the development and there was no affordable housing on site; however, providers would not pick up one unit alone. The contribution sum was welcomed to build new homes across the city. The councillor supported the application.”

“Councillor Robinson considered the S106 contribution to be good, as was the design, even though the development is close to neighbours. The councillor supported the application.”

“A vote was held, and the committee unanimously agreed 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 be MINDED TO GRANT planning permission subject to a s106 agreement based on the Heads of Terms set out in the report and the Conditions and Informatives as set out in the report, SAVE THAT should the s106 Planning Obligation not be completed or significantly advanced, on or before the 25 November 2026 the Head of Planning is…”