Agenda item - BH2022/03840 - 72 Crescent Drive South, Brighton - Removal or Variation of Condition

1.         The Planning Manager introduced the application to the committee.

Answers to Committee Member Questions

2.         Councillor Theobald was informed by the case officer that the front door accessible ramp impinges on vehicle access slightly, and a few more movements are needed to leave the site in forward gear. The ramp was required by Building Regulations.

3.         Councillor Littman was informed there was a sustainable transport objection.

4.         Councillor Moonan was informed that the solar panel was located on the lower flat roof element and was not higher than the approved roof.

5.         Councillor Hugh-Jones was informed that vehicles could leave the site forwards after a number of manoeuvres. The case officer informed the councillor that the garage stayed in the scheme after transport requests.

Debate

6.         Councillor Littman considered the design better than before and the occupiers could reverse out of the drive if needed.

Vote

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

8.         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.