Brighton’s largest private landlord has threatened to give up on the city after having its fifth attempt to build homes in six years rejected by Brighton and Hove City Council.
Downland Housing Association’s plans for 35 homes and a GP surgery on the old Gala Bingo site in Portland Road, Hove, were rejected by the planning committee earlier this month.
In a statement, its parent company Affinity Sutton said: “We are disappointed this scheme did not get the go ahead given the recommendation by the planning officers and the support of residents and businesses.
“It seems as though the delivery of much-needed affordable homes is now almost impossible and as a result we are reviewing our future development plans in Brighton and Hove.
“This is not something that we take lightly given the significant need and the number of people on the housing waiting list”
