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491 in the last 90 days170 in the last 3065 in the last 1486% approveddecisions typically take 74 days

Source: Brighton and Hove City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 491 · received or decided in the last 90 days

52 Shakespeare Street Hove BN3 5AG
Non-Material Amendment to application BH2025/02797 for changes to external appearance, including change from dark grey to black dormer windows, black soffits and fascias, additional window above lower dormer and alteration of rear window lower edge to follow the adjoining roof slope.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026BH2026/02342
302 Ditchling Road Brighton BN1 6JG
Erection of flat roofed single storey outbuilding to provide ancillary storage space and replacement of brick boundary wall with painted sand and cement rendered wall (part retrospective).
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026BH2026/02348
42 West Hill Street Brighton BN1 3RS
Yew overhanging 42 West Hill Street from neighbouring property - cut back to boundary
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026BH2026/02394
18B Salisbury Road Hove BN3 3AD
Erection of an L-shaped garden office with a flat roof and maximum height of 2.5m, comprising a main room of approximately 5.05m x 3.5m and an integral shed of approximately 1.55m x 2.0m, with a total footprint of approximately 21 square metres.
PendingReceived 22 Oct 2026BH2026/02006
62 Ladysmith Road Brighton BN2 4EG
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.5m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026BH2026/02318

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Brighton and Hove City Council received?

Brighton and Hove City Council received 2,174 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Brighton and Hove City Council take to decide applications?

Brighton and Hove City Council takes an average of 74 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Brighton and Hove City Council?

Brighton and Hove City Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Brighton and Hove City Council?

Submit your representation to Brighton and Hove City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Brighton and Hove City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Brighton and Hove City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Brighton and Hove City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,652 appeals were lodged against Brighton and Hove City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Brighton and Hove City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Brighton and Hove City Council serves as the local authority for Brighton and Hove, a city in East Sussex, England. As a unitary authority, it combines the roles of both a district and county council, streamlining local governance. Since 2023, the council has been under Labour majority control and operates from Hove Town Hall, making it a key player in the planning and development processes within the area. The council was established in 1 April 1997. The council is currently led by Bella Sankey (Labour), who has held the position since 25 May 2023. Jess Gibbons serves as Chief Executive since 18 March 2024. The council comprises 54 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 30 towns and villages, including Brighton, Hove and Portslade-By-Sea. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Brighton and Hove City Council received 2,174 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (561), outline applications (244), tree works (187). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,652 planning appeals were lodged against Brighton and Hove City Council decisions, of which 506 were allowed and 973 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Brighton and Hove City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Brighton and Hove City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.