Condition variation at Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton

“BH2025/01627 - Royal Pavilion Gardens, Pavilion Buildings, Brighton - Removal or Variation of Condition…”

“The case officer introduced the application to the committee.”

“Councillor Pickett was informed that the viability of the scheme was an issue and on balance the application to vary condition 4 was acceptable. 17 trees are to be removed, and 13 new trees planted by condition, with more expected in the landscaping on site. The Estate Regeneration Project Manager noted that the main focus of the project was to be the heritage aspects of the scheme.”

“Councillor Earthey was informed that the scheme would open up the original John Nash views.”

“Councillor Winder was informed that the scheme was approved in 2023, and the ecological solutions remain the same. The project ecologist confirmed that the habitat units required to be provided as per the current BNG metric are higher than those required in the original metric, but when the application was originally approved in 2023.”

“Councillor Theobald was informed that there were no changes to the approved scheme, in respect of the landscaping.”

“Councillor Cattell was informed that the funding was tight, there are conditions attached on the funding which should be used for on-site improvements.”

“Councillor Cattell noted there were no objections and the changes were minimal. There was no need to refuse. The councillor supported the application.”

“A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.”

“RESOVLED: 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.”