St William Homes has submitted its rejected application to redevelop the former Brighton Gasworks site to the Planning Inspectorate.
The plans propose a mixed-use scheme with 495 homes and 30,000 sq ft of commercial space across buildings ranging from three to 12 storeys.
The application was rejected by Brighton & Hove City Council in May, going against officer recommendations for approval.
A spokesperson for St William, a joint venture between National Grid and the Berkeley Group, said: “Our proposals, which were recommend for approval by the council’s planning department, would see one of the largest brownfield sites in the city brought back into use.
“We worked closely with the council’s planning and design team over four years to develop a balanced and high-quality plan which could deliver 495 low-carbon homes, 40% of which could be affordable homes with grant from Homes England.
“These carefully designed plans would create high-quality public open space, new pedestrian and cycle routes and a mix of commercial uses to support up to 195 jobs in a sustainable location and bring lasting economic benefits to the city.
“We believe our proposals clearly align with both local planning policy and the new government’s commitment to deliver the homes and growth our country urgently needs.”
The application received 1,700 objections, with one resident saying said the community’s concerns had been ignored, despite best efforts to engage with the planning process.
The resident, Steve White, said the City Plan guidelines originally envisaged the site as suitable for 85 homes and that the design was out of keeping with the area, as defined by the National Planning Policy Framework.
He said the community also objected to contamination and remediation of the site, and the deficit in parking spaces.
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