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Brighton Residential Project Proposal Rejected

The rejected proposal would have been a two-phased project located in Brighton. Image credit: moostive, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
The rejected proposal would have been a two-phased project located in Brighton. Image credit: moostive, licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
17 November 2021 | Brighton, United Kingdom

The housing secretary for the United Kingdom, Michael Gove, has rejected another major housing project. The Brighton Marina project proposal was refused on design grounds. Gove, along with the planning inspector, agreed that the project was too homogenous and was not good enough for the landmarked site. In addition, they argued that the development did not provide enough outdoor space for the residents.

The project was planned to be constructed in two phases. The first phase would have included three buildings between nine and 28 stories high. The second phase would have included three additional buildings between eight and 19 stories high. Overall, the two phases would have delivered 489 and 520 homes respectively.

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Originally, the Brighton & Hove council rejected the project even though the council could not demonstrate the required five-year supply of housing sites. In addition, this is the second major housing scheme that Gove has rejected that is situated in a council without a five-year supply of land since he started the housing secretary role in September. His decision may amplify the fears of developers who believe recent changes in the national planning policy is making it easier for councils to reject schemes on design grounds.

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