PLANS to replace garages in a small access road with a two-bedroomed single storey house have been approved, despite neighbours’ opposition.

The triple garage at the back of a property in Sackville Road, Hove, faces on to Brooker Place, described as a mews street to access garages and the back gardens of houses.

Neighbours sent in 49 letters of objection, raising issues of impact on the conservation area, parking issues and disruption to the wildlife habitat.

Speaking on their behalf at a planning committee meeting was Claire Perry-Riquet, who raised their concerns about parking and loss of trees.

One of the issues she raised was the potential for anyone living there to park in front of the building.

Ms Perry-Riquet said: “If any future residents start parking their car in front of the building you would not be able to get emergency vehicles up Brooker Place.