Agenda item - BH2024/01310 - 12 Richmond Parade, Brighton - Full Planning

1.    The case officer introduced the application to the committee.

Answers to committee Members questions

2.    Councillor Theobald was informed that the fenestration and external appearance are different from the previous application. The roof terrace has been removed, and parking for disabled and cycles has been increased. On balance the scheme is considered acceptable. The purple panels have been replaced with dark grey. It was noted that it was considered that there would be no substantial impact from the development blocking views, or light, for the existing flats. 

3.    Councillor Robinson was informed that the Brighton Academy are currently using the site for music and noise has been an issue. The hours of use will be limited by condition from 8am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm, with no Sundays or bank holidays. Outside performances will be prevented by condition. It was noted that the single storey structure fronting onto the road is not part of the application site.

4.    Councillor Shanks was informed that the current class use was E and B, and the application is not specific to Brighton Academy.

Debate

5.    Councillor Shanks considered the proposals to be an improvement and supported the application.

6.    Councillor Theobald considered the site to be a good facility for the arts.

7.    Councillor Thomson considered the proposals to be an improvement and supported the application.

8.    Councillor Robinson considered the site to be unattractive and supported the application.

9.    Councillor Nann supported the application.

10. Councillor Loughran considered the scheme was good for musical theatre and dance.

Vote

11. A vote was taken, and the committee unanimously agreed to grant planning permission.

12. 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.