Roof access systems at Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton

“This application relates to the Corn Exchange, Church Street. This building together with the associated and attached Brighton Dome and Studio Theatre form a complex of different arts venues of the highest historical significance. The buildings as existing are the result of a number of conversions, alterations and additions over time but in a manner which presents a coherent street frontage to Church Street.”

“These buildings occupy a very prominent place within the Valley Gardens conservation area and provide a very significant backdrop and setting to the registered park & garden (Grade II) of the Royal Pavilion gardens and form part of the setting of the Pavilion itself. They also form part of the setting of a number of other listed buildings in Church Street and New Road, including the Grade II* Theatre Royal.”

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

“Informatives: 1. In accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy SS1 of the Brighton & Hove City Plan Part One 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.”

“This application was not called for discussion. The officer recommendation was therefore taken as having been agreed unanimously.”

“Conditions: 1. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings listed below. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning. Plan Type Reference Version Date Received Location Plan…”