Agenda item - BH2020/02027 -61 Ashurst Road, Brighton - Full Planning

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BH2020/02027 -61 Ashurst Road, Brighton - Full Planning

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Minutes:

Change of use from four bedroom dwelling (C3) to four bedroom small house in multiple occupation (C4)

 

(1)        It was noted that an in depth presentation had been provided by officers in advance of the meeting and was included on the council website detailing the scheme by reference to site plans, elevational drawings and photographs which also showed the proposed scheme in the context of neighbouring development. The main considerations in determining this application related to the principle of the change of use, the standard of accommodation, amenity impacts and transport implications of the proposed use. Whilst a site visit had not be possible in consequence of the current pandemic an assessment had been made using up to date photographs of the site and using Streetview. All bedrooms would provide natural light and a good outlook and would have floorspace and layout that would provide a suitable standard of accommodation. The property also had a rear garden which would enhance the standard of accommodation. There were no transport issues which required the development to require those living there from being able to apply for parking permits. For these reasons being approval was recommended.

 

            Questions of Officers

 

(2)        Councillor Bagaeen asked whether there would be any change to the external appearance of the building, it was confirmed that there would not.

 

            Debate and Decision Making

 

(3)        Councillor Fishleigh stated that she did not support the application as it would result in the loss of a family home and would result in the further studentification of the area.

 

(4)        Councillor Shanks stated that as an HMO the unit would not necessarily be occupied by students nor should there be a presumption that it would give rise to anti-social behaviour. Councillor Osborne concurred in that view.

 

(5)        A vote was taken and the 6 Members present when the vote was taken voted 5 to 1 that Planning Permission be granted.

 

71.7      RESOLVED – That the committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives also set out in the report.

 

            Note: Councillors Bagaeen, Janio and Williams were not present during consideration of the above application. Having declared a prejudicial interest in respect of the above application Councillor Yates withdrew from the meeting and took no part in consideration of this application.

 

 

 

 

 

(--)        A vote was taken and the 6 Members present when the vote was taken voted 5 to 1 that planning permission be granted.

 

71.7      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 also set out in the report.

 

            Note1: Having declared a prejudicial interest in the above application Councillor Yates withdrew from the meeting and took no part in its consideration.

 

            Note 2: Councillors Bagaeen, Janio and Williams were not present at the meeting.

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