Appeal launched on Hove development

The company behind a proposed mixed-use development in Hove has submitted an appeal to the government’s Planning Inspectorate.Toads Hole Valley Ltd’s scheme, earmarked for a site to the south of the A27 near King George VI Avenue, includes new homes, a school, community/sports facilities, offices and retail space.The original application was made in November 2018 and received more than 450 comments.The government company responsible for motorways and major A roads, National Highways, has not yet been able to issue its opinion on the impact the development would have on local roads.Brighton & Hove City Council said this has “made it impossible for us to decide to grant or refuse the application”.A planning inspector will now be appointed and a public inquiry held to determine the application. This will start on 6 June and is expected to run until at least 13 June.