Two three-bedroom homes at Garages 1 To 6 Rear Of 187 Kingsway, Hove

“The application seeks permission for the demolition of the existing garage buildings and the erection of two 3no. bedroom dwellings. The dwellings would be set into the ground and have accommodation across basement and ground levels as well as incorporating rooms in the roof space. The dwellings would be finished in painted render with white painted timber sash windows and a slate roof.”

“Amendments have been made during the course of the application to reduce the height on the rear boundary (eastern side), in order to improve the relationship of the development with neighbouring properties to the east.”

“The application relates to 6 post war, flat roofed garages with hardstanding sited at the rear of 187 Kingsway within the Sackville Gardens Conservation Area in close proximity to the junction with Sackville Gardens. The garages border the rear garden of 185 Kingsway to the east and are separated from 187 Kingsway by a small gap on the southern side. To the north of the site is No. 1 Sackville Gardens, which is three stories in height.”

“BH2017/03293 Demolition of existing garages and erection of 2no 2 storey plus basement residential dwellings. Refused 30.01.2018 for the following reasons and Appeal Dismissed 06.02.2019: 1.”

“BH2016/00527: Demolition of existing garages and erection of 2no two bedroom single storey houses. Refused April 2016.”

“Internal: 6.1. Heritage: No objection subject to conditions The main issue to be addressed is whether the proposal would result in harm to the significance of the Sackville Gardens Conservation. Various design iterations have been considered at the pre-app stage and previous applications. The design has evolved to address previous concerns regarding scale, proportions and detailing.”

“External: 6.4. East Sussex Fire Authority: Comment The applicant should note advice from the fire authority that if there are any existing emergency exit routes from the rear gardens of the dwellings on Kingsway, these should not be obstructed. Building Control Regulations will also consider this matter.”

“In response to publicity, responses were received from Seven (7) individuals, objecting to the application for the following issues: • Loss of light • Loss of garages • Increase in parking • Overshadowing • Overlooking • Noise and disturbance • Overdevelopment • Unsuitable site family housing…”

“OFFRPT • Good design • Housing need • Loss of unsightly garages • Increase in parking spaces by removing the garages • Improvement to the conservation area…”

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

“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:”