Garden office outbuilding at 48B Ventnor Villas, Hove

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of a single-storey outbuilding in the southeast corner of the rear garden of 48B Ventnor Villas.”

“During the course of determining the application, the description was amended to refer to the structure as an 'outbuilding' rather than an 'annex' to more accurately reflect the use of the building. The outbuilding is to be used as an office incidental to the flat.”

“The application site relates to the lower ground floor flat of a two storey above basement semi-detached building on the east side of Ventnor Villas. The rear garden is privately owned by the lower ground floor flat and is not accessible to other flats within the building. The site is within the Cliftonville Conservation Area and is subject to The Avenues Article 4 Direction.”

“Five (5) letters have been received objecting to the proposed development for the following reasons: • Adverse effect on listed building • Adversely effects conservation area • Detrimental effect on property value • Loss of privacy/overlooking • Noise • Overshadowing • Restriction of view • Too close to the boundary • Loss of outlook • Loss of light • Increased sense of enclosure • Loss of openness • Overdevelopment • Loss of green space • Uncertainty over intended…”

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

“The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To ensure that the Local Planning Authority retains the right to review unimplemented permissions.”

“The outbuilding (home office) hereby approved shall only be used for purposes incidental to the main dwelling. Reason: To ensure the use of the development hereby permitted it appropriate for its location and does not unduly impact on the amenity of neighbours, in accordance with Policy DM20 of Brighton & Hove City Plan Part 2.”