Two-flat development at 22A Wilbury Crescent, Hove
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Brighton And Hove Planning Committee on 5 Nov 2025.
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
What was proposed
The scheme involved two flats, including a three-bedroom flat; a fourth room was below space standards and could not be a bedroom.
“Councillor Sheard was informed that the development is for three-bedroom flat. The fourth room is below space standards and cannot be used as a bedroom.”
“Councillor Cattell noted that if the application were for a house and not two flats then the development could be constructed under permitted development. The councillor found no reason to object to the scheme and supported the application.”
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The main concern
Neighbouring residents raised concerns about overlooking and loss of amenities.
“Councillor Robinson was informed that the neighbouring residents had expressed concerns regarding loss of amenities from overlooking.”
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Members’ views
Members considered the development acceptable, noting similar dormer and Velux windows and finding it in keeping with the area.
“Councillor Theobald noted there were a number of dormer and Velux windows in the area, and they did feel they could turn down the application.”
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The vote
The committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission.
“A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.”
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The decision
Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions and informatives associated with the application.
“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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Sources
- Brighton And Hove Planning Committee minutes, 5 November 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Brighton And Hove's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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This committee's year
36 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.