Agenda item - BH2018/01221,Microscape House, Hove Park Villas, Hove - Full Planning

Alterations and extension to third floor flat, including increase to ridge height, following prior approval application BH2016/05473 for change of use from offices (B1) to residential (C3) to form 7no flats. (Part retrospective).

RECOMMENDATION- GRANT

Ward Affected: Goldsmid

Alterations and extension to third floor flat, including increase to ridge height, following prior approval application BH2016/05473 for change of use from offices (B1) to residential (C3) to form 7no flats. (Part retrospective).

Officer Introduction

(1)             The Principal Planning Officer, Chris Swain, introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to plans, elevational drawings, photographs and floor plans. The main considerations in determining the application related to the impact of the proposal on the design and appearance of the building and the wider surrounding area, including the setting of the Hove Station Conservation Area to the south and the impact on neighbouring amenity.

(2)             A prior application (BH2016/05473) for the change of use from office to seven residential flats was granted in November 2016 of which the single residential unit on the top floor was part.

Debate and decision making process

(3)             The Chair called a vote and the Committee unanimously agreed to grant planning permission.

18.5       RESOLVED - That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set in the report and resolves to Grant planning permission.

Note: Councillors Mac Cafferty and Morgan were not present for the consideration of the item.