Three-storey building extension at 13 - 14 Sydney Street, Brighton

What was proposed

The application proposed changes to the building, including a three-storey form, shop fronts, a roof terrace, roof lights and a new flue.

“Hugo Butterworth addressed the committee as a resident and stated that they represented the residents of Tidy Street, and they considered the proposals to be an overdevelopment and against policy. The two-storey extension is too big, and more than others in the area, which encroaches on 38, 39 and 40 Tidy Street to the rear. The development will result in a lack of privacy and will be out of character.”

“Ward Councillor McLeay addressed the committee and stated that they supported the residents, and they considered the shop front changes were not enough, out of scale and character. The extra storey is inconsistent with the small-scale neighbours. The existing flat roofed rear extension is being used to extend this development other three storeys. The pattern of the hill means the height and the bulk are not good in this conservation area.”

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Who addressed the committee

Two residents, the ward councillor and the agent addressed the committee about the proposal and its effects.

Members’ views

Members discussed the building’s appearance, heritage, roofscape, daylight, screening, neighbouring effects and whether the proposal suited the area.

“Councillor Cattell noted the daylight/sunlight report recorded minimal/little loss of light and balcony screening was good. The North Laine roofscapes are a key part of the views in the area. The proposed shop fronts are good. The councillor supported the application.”

“Councillor Nann considered the current building to be a blot-on-the-landscape and the development a restoration. The councillor supported the application.”

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The vote and decision

The committee unanimously granted planning permission, subject to the conditions and informatives in the report.

“A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously 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.”

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