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5-6 Western Road, Hove

With his appeal against his last refusal still not resolved, our pal Nikkah-Eshgi has unleashed another application, only slightly better then the last. We have to go on the attack again! For more details see our home page feature, but the links are repeated below.

We must let planning know that we really do not want this monstrosity, nor the arrogant attitude that goes with it.

Details: BH2007/02454, 5-6 Western Road Hove

Norfolk Court, Norfolk Square

The application to erect an awful penthouse on top of Norfolk Court has been REFUSED! The reasons given are that it would amongst other things, be completely at odds with the adjacent listed buildings in Norfolk Square and would completely destroy the attractive Regency scale and the existing roofline. This is a triumph for conservation!

The application was the second for increasing the scale of this building. We hope it will be the last. To read details of the decision, use this reference: BH2007/02515

Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital

The application to tear down the historic (1881) and rather grand building in Dyke Road and replace it with bland modern housing has been WITHDRAWN. No reason was given but we think the developer might have been given notice that erosion of our heritage on this scale was never going to happen.

38 Lower Market Street

The application to cram two tiny maisonettes into this space has been REFUSED! We applaud this decision. Although the original building was demolished years ago the Council are right to insist that replacement buildings take account of the scale and integrity of the historic environment. To read details of the decision, use this reference: BH2007/02311

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Windmills in Grand Avenue!

The applications to erect six wind turbines on the roof of Kings House and one on the lawn in Grand Avenue itself is still outstanding, although the target date for a decision was mid-August. The balance between an environmentally (and economically) sound proposal and the visual impact of these machines is a difficult one to get right. There are 3 applications involved:
BH2007/02049 Kings House Grand Avenue Hove
BH2007/02050 Grassed area adjacent to Kings House Grand Avenue Hove
BH2007/02048 Kings House Grand Avenue Hove (Listed Building Consent)

The Arthouse

It's a long time since there was anything arty about The Arthouse. Their application for a late, late license (until 3am weekends, 2am other days) is still in the works. The three-week window for objections has long gone and we are way past the decision target date of 18 June, but no decision has been posted. Is it possible that Brighton & Hove are having second thoughts about the number of late night boozers in our area? We hope so!

Read about Planning Creep

The Border Store

An application to install an ATM in the shopfront of The Border Store at 2 Western Road has been APPROVED. In our view there was little to object to but there is already an ATM next door. How many do we need?

To check on the details you need this number: BH2007/02911.

27 Western Road Hove

Over the last couple of years there have been a succession of applications to convert the flat above this shop into 3 tiny 1-bedroom self-contained flats. Finally, they have succeeded, the latest application has been APPROVED. There is no proposed change to the exterior so the effect on the rest of us will be negligible. See BH2007/02414.

Mitre House Decided!

Mitre House is already the tallest building in Western Road (and one of the ugliest) and the proposal to add 2 storeys and extend the building to the rear was a monstrous idea! Overshadowing of the nearby houses would have been a serious problem. Fortunately the application has been REFUSED. We can breathe easily, until the next time! for details use BH2007/02072

The Lion & Lobster

The Lion & Lobster in Sillwood Street put in plans for terraces on the 1st and 2nd floors to accommodate displaced smokers. Local residents are already upset by street drinking and this will not really help matters. The application has now been APPROVED. Details: BH2007/02199

This is Planning Creep!

Two years ago the Arthouse was a licensed café, then consent was given for change of use to a bar, opening until 11pm. Not so bad. In 2006, consent was granted to open until 2am Fridays and Saturdays, 1am other days. Now it might be 3am! Each change is a small step. The problem is, a bar that opens until 3am is nothing like a café that serves a glass of wine with the pasta!

Did you know there will be 14 licensed premises in East Brunswick quite soon! And if this application gets consent they will all want to be open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. You can bet on it.

EBRA are incensed at the way this area is turning into a drinking destination for alcohol tourists! What does Brighton & Hove Council think they are doing to a residential area? We shall be asking them.