Agenda item - BH2023/01414 - 41 Upper North Street, Brighton - Full Planning

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 there were no other Houses of Multiple Occupancy in the road currently, however, it was noted that one other property was currently applying for planning permission.

Debate

3.         Councillor Cattell considered that the property could be a 5-person family home, the property was generously laid out, and low-cost accommodation was much needed in this area close to the city centre. The councillor supported the application.

4.         Councillor Robinson considered the property was good for young people but not for families in this location near the city centre. The layout was good.

5.         Councillor Theobald considered the property was good for an HMO and the room sizes were good. The councillor supported the application.

6.         Councillor Loughran considered the kitchen to be very small and not suitable for 5 persons.

Vote

7.         A vote was taken, and by 6 to 2 the committee agreed to grant planning permission. (Councillor Allen had left the meeting and took no part in the discussions, vote or decision-making process).

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.