Householder planning consent at 8 Windmill Drive, Brighton

“Councillor Theobald was informed that the gardens were currently being landscaped.”

“Councillor Earthey was informed that the rear elevation of the nearest neighbours to the south were 40m from the application property and that a condition was proposed whereby the rear terrace would be required to have screening to the sides to protect neighbouring amenity.”

“Councillor Pickett was informed that the existing property has a terrace to the rear, and the proposals include new terracing to the rear and a new upper floor, which will be some distance from the neighbours.”

“Councillor Thomson was informed that the balcony screening would be to stop sideways views, leaving oblique views only.”

“Councillor Sheard noted the area was hilly, therefore neighbours can see into gardens and was not a matter for concern. It was considered there was no overshadowing. The councillor supported the application.”

“Councillor Theobald considered the trees would have been good to keep and if standing the owners could see over the balcony screening. The councillor considered a precedent would be set by the application. A site visit would have helped the committee Members understand the situation were privacy is an issue. The balcony is quite big. The councillor was against the application. 12.”

“A vote was held, and by 9 to 1, the committee 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 GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives in the report.”