The Problem

A homeowner in Hove on the ground floor of a Victorian terrace wanted to build a second bedroom by extending the internal space onto the existing roof terrace. It would bring the living space closer to the rear private garden, enable a separate kitchen and provide more privacy for them and their neighbours.

However, the property is in a conservation area in Brighton & Hove and in a ground floor flat, which meant they could not proceed under permitted development rights and instead had to submit a full planning application.