Agenda item - BH2025/01442 - 22A Wilbury Crescent, Hove - Full Planning

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

Answers to Committee Members Questions

2.   Councillor Robinson was informed that the neighbouring residents had expressed concerns regarding loss of amenities from overlooking.

3.   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.

Debate

4.   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.

5.   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.

6.   Councillor Earthey did not consider the scheme to be out of keeping with the area and they supported the application.

7.   Councillor Sheard considered the size of the rear garden to be irrelevant and the development to be nice.

Vote

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

9.   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.