Flat extensions at Basement Flat, 99 Buckingham Road, Brighton

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of a front porch extension, rear conservatory extension and single storey rear extension with associated works.”

“OFFRPT 2.1. The application relates a lower ground floor flat, within a five-storey semi- detached building, located on the southern side of Buckingham Road and within the West Hill Conservation Area. The site is subject to an Article 4 direction which removes householder permitted development rights.”

“The overall plot is larger than typical for the area and has an unconventional shape as it includes vehicle access to the side, which leads to a row of three garages set back from the road. The rear of the garages marks the boundary to St Nicholas playground to the south. Behind the main house at 99 Buckingham Road is a large residential garden; the rear garden boundary of the site forms the rear boundaries of residential properties in St Nicholas Road.”

“Eight (8) letters of representation have been received from seven (7) interested parties objecting to the application for the following reasons: • The land is adjacent to a formal burial ground • Impact on archaeology…”

“OFFRPT • Impact on wildlife and ecology • Light pollution • Loss of green space • Loss of privacy and overlooking • Loss of light and overshadowing • Noise and disturbance • Maintenance issues for adjoining properties • Impact on adjoining boundary walls and retaining walls • Detrimental impact on conservation area and historic boundary walls • Harmful impact on the adjoining play area • Overdevelopment • No pre-application consultation with neighbours • Changes the garden…”

“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:”

“Access to the flat roof over the extension hereby approved shall be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof shall not be used as a roof garden, terrace, patio or similar amenity area. Reason: In order to protect adjoining properties from overlooking and noise disturbance and to comply with Policies DM20 and DM21 of Brighton & Hove City Plan Part 2.”