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Planning applications in BN1

We hold 1,538 planning applications for the BN1 postcode area, 517 of them submitted in the past year. 91% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 62 days. The area is covered by Brighton and Hove, South Downs, Wealden.

1,538
applications held
517
in the past year
91%
approved
62 days
median decision

Councils covering BN1

Brighton and Hove (1,385)South Downs (148)Wealden (4)Lewes (1)

Recent applications in BN1

Pending
22 Sept 2026BH2026/02091
47 Fernwood Rise Brighton BN1 5ERBrighton and Hove

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extension with juliet balconies to south elevation, 2 dormers to east and west elevations, new rooflight to north elevation, erection of single storey ground floor extension to south elevation with new rear tearrace and revised fenestration.

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21 Sept 2026BH2026/01849
Flat 3 18 St Michaels Place Brighton BN1 3FTBrighton and Hove

Two rear facing timber windows to be replaced with PVC frames.

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21 Sept 2026BH2026/01945
59 Tivoli Crescent Brighton BN1 5NBBrighton and Hove

Rear garden decking (retrospective).

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18 Sept 2026BH2026/02136
19 Harrington Road Brighton BN1 6REBrighton and Hove

dead fir - remove arbutus (strawberry tree) remove main stem leaving leggy front growth

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18 Sept 2026BH2026/02135
48 Bates Road Brighton BN1 6PGBrighton and Hove

Demolition of the existing rear lean-to and erection of a single-storey side infill and rear extensions, together with a loft conversion incorporating an L-shaped rear dormer extending over the existing outrigger. Installation of front and side rooflights, along with associated alterations.

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18 Sept 2026BH2026/02139
6A Alexandra Villas Brighton BN1 3REBrighton and Hove

neighbours elm - reduce overhang back to halfway across footpath - tree is close to building lilac - reduce side growth back to new upright growth holly - cut back from building by 1m , reduce height by 1.5m and reduce other side by 1m ivy along wall - trim back to wall neighbours overhang - reduce back to wall REAR GARDEN eouronymus - trim new growth 2 x box - remove to just above ground level dogwood - reduce to 2ft forsythia - reduce/trim neighbors elder - reduce back to boundary acer negundo - reduce by 3m red maple - reduce by 2m lilac - reduce side growth fatsia - reduce to lower growth hibiscus - reduce side growth and clear window rose archway - trim ceanothus - trim acuba - trim THIS IS MOSTLY GENERAL TREE PRUNNING TO MANAGE GROWTH

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18 Sept 2026BH2026/02068
104 Balfour Road Brighton BN1 6NDBrighton and Hove

Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.5m, for which the maximum height would be 3.2m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.5m.

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17 Sept 2026BH2026/02037
17 Imperial Arcade Brighton BN1 3EABrighton and Hove

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (materials) and 6 (windows joinery) of application BH2025/00133.

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17 Sept 2026BH2026/01996
Unit 11 To 13 Churchill Square Brighton BN1 2TABrighton and Hove

Display of internally-illuminated entrance signs and suspended signage and LED strip lighting to display windows.

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15 Sept 2026BH2026/01930
Lower Maisonette 9 Port Hall Street Brighton BN1 5PJBrighton and Hove

Erection of a single-storey ground-floor rear extension.

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14 Sept 2026BH2026/01984
American Express Community Stadium Village Way Brighton BN1 9BLBrighton and Hove

Display of 2no totem signs with digital screens.

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14 Sept 2026BH2026/02100
9 The Beeches Brighton BN1 5LSBrighton and Hove

Tree at front of property T18, Cedar tree The tree is proposed for a moderate crown reduction to reduce its overall height and lateral spread while retaining its natural shape and balanced form. The reduction will be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice, removing suitable branch growth to reduce the crown by approximately 2 - 2.5m. The works are intended to manage the tree's size and spread, improve clearance from the surrounding property, and maintain an appropriate relationship between the tree and its surroundings. The tree will remain healthy, structurally balanced and aesthetically pleasing following the works. All pruning will be carried out by a suitably qualified arborist and in accordance with BS 3998:2010, with cuts kept to appropriate branch unions and no unnecessary damage to the tree.

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14 Sept 2026BH2026/01983
American Express Community Stadium Village Way Brighton BN1 9BLBrighton and Hove

Erection of 9no free-standing walls with heritage tiles, infill panels with associated artwork and 2no totem signs with digital screens.

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11 Sept 2026BH2026/02086
88 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 3JDBrighton and Hove

Back Garden T1 - Sycamore Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. A self-set Sycamore situated in the rear garden. The tree has outgrown its location and is causing structural damage to the retaining wall in the basement of Uden Estate Agents which now needs to be repaired. In order for the repair to take place, the tree must be removed to facilitate these works.

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11 Sept 2026BH2026/02089
157 - 163 Western Road Brighton BN1 2BBBrighton and Hove

Application for Approval of Details reserved by Condition 3 (Materials Samples) of application BH2026/01009.

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10 Sept 2026BH2026/02076
41 - 42 Old Steine Brighton BN1 1NHBrighton and Hove

Replacement windows and ventilation duct covers.

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10 Sept 2026BH2026/02033
Flat 3 48 Montpelier Road Brighton BN1 3BABrighton and Hove

Erection of a single-storey outbuilding in the rear garden.

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10 Sept 2026BH2026/02077
41 - 42 Old Steine Brighton BN1 1NHBrighton and Hove

Replacement windows and ventilation duct covers.

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9 Sept 2026BH2026/02074
141 Western Road Brighton BN1 2LABrighton and Hove

Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (control of fumes, odour and grease), 4 (plant and machinery noise level), 5 (extraction system noise mitigation) and 9 (refuse and recycling scheme) of application BH2026/00277.

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9 Sept 2026BH2026/02075
17 The Drove Brighton BN1 5AFBrighton and Hove

The erection of a single story Roof Garden Room within the cartilage of the dwelling house and ancillary to it.

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9 Sept 2026BH2026/02071
5B Powis Grove Brighton BN1 3HFBrighton and Hove

elm reduce entire canopy by 1m aim is to maintain reasonable size of tree

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8 Sept 2026BH2026/01854
82 Carden Hill Brighton BN1 8DBBrighton and Hove

Application to vary condition 3 of planning permission BH2026/00405 to amend the wording of condition 3 to read as follows 'The annexe hereby approved may be occupied as a separate and self-contained residential unit by a single tenant on a normal residential tenancy basis and/or a holiday let or short-term accommodation'.

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8 Sept 2026BH2026/02059
Street Record Royal Pavilion Gardens Footpath Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 1EEBrighton and Hove

ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AFTER THE END OF ELM SEASON (AFTER OCTOBER) As Per Tree Location Plan T27 - Elm Pollard tree at 2 metres from the main stem. As Per Tree Location Plan T008 - Elm Re-pollard to previous high pollard points. ALL WORK IS BEING CARRIED OUT AS RECOMMENDED BY AN ARBORICULTURAL REPORT

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7 Sept 2026BH2026/01857
93A Ditchling Road Brighton BN1 4SDBrighton and Hove

Extension of existing ground-floor bedsit into the lower ground floor to form a two-bedroom maisonette, including removal of the lower-ground-floor outbuilding and external fire escape and landing, enlargement of the southern lightwell, installation of a window and glazed doors to the north elevation, and installation of solar panels to the east and west roof slopes.

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7 Sept 2026BH2026/02056
Flat 1 20 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 3JABrighton and Hove

elm - dismantle in sections to just above ground level complaints from neighbours of tree size and shading and damage to wall

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7 Sept 2026BH2026/02049
26 Clifton Road Brighton BN1 3HNBrighton and Hove

fig - reduce by 1m variegated mytal ? species (side passage) - dismantle in sections to just above ground level tree is pushing on wall and heavily shading area purple leaf plum - reduce by 1m viburnum - remove growth over patio and reduce height of remaining

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7 Sept 2026BH2026/01929
104 - 106 Dyke Road Brighton BN1 3JDBrighton and Hove

Incorporation of two adjoining single storey units to form additional sales area, infill to rear open yard to form additional sales area, adjacent units sprayed to match existing Co-op shopfront, removal of external goods lift and installation of spiral escape stairs and new lay-in grid for trolley/cage storage with protection rail.

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7 Sept 2026BH2026/01913
74 Southdown Avenue Brighton BN1 6EHBrighton and Hove

Non-material amendment to application BH2026/00577 to amend the size of the proposed outbuilding and change the roof to a flat roof.

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02030
15 Millcroft Brighton BN1 5HABrighton and Hove

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front rooflights.

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02040
First Floor 15A Brighton Place Brighton BN1 1HJBrighton and Hove

Change of use of existing first floor office space (Class Use E) to 4 no. residential flats (C3). Installation of new north elevation windows and new doors to courtyard/terraces.

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02028
18 Florence Road Brighton BN1 6DJBrighton and Hove

T1 Elm, reduce top crown down by 3 meters Reasons ?This tree has become very exposed as the trees adjacent to it have fallen or been removed T2 Lime - reduce top down by 3 meters T3 Elm - reduce top by 2.5 meters and reshape Reasons.. this tree is exposed by the removal of 3 elm trees infected by Dutch elm disease Client has already had to replace a flint wall due to a tall tree falling over several years ago and is concerned not to have to repair a wall again, T2 and T3 lean over the neighbours garages on Springfield Road.

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02042
39 - 42 East Street Brighton BN1 1HLBrighton and Hove

Internal alterations to facilitate the conversion of existing first floor commercial space (E) to form 3no residential flats (C3).

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02041
39 - 42 East Street Brighton BN1 1HLBrighton and Hove

Conversion of existing first floor commercial space (E) to form 3no residential flats (C3).

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02035
Glam And Glitz Hair Shop 44 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QFBrighton and Hove

Prior approval for change of use of shop (Class E) to 2no flats (Class C3).

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02032
Odeon Kings West West Street Brighton BN1 2REBrighton and Hove

Display of a temporary building image scaffold shroud screen incorporating an advertisement area for a period of 12 months, comprising of an advertising area measuring 20 metres wide by 8 metre high inset within a 1:1 replica image of the building facade.

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02029
15 Millcroft Brighton BN1 5HABrighton and Hove

Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.50m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.80m.

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02036
76 Tongdean Lane Brighton BN1 5JEBrighton and Hove

New Extension to Enclose Existing Timber Deck.

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4 Sept 2026BH2026/02031
48 Woodbourne Avenue Brighton BN1 8EQBrighton and Hove

Application to vary condition 3 of planning permission BH2022/01312 to omit the words and shall at no time be occupied as a separate unit of accommodation.

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3 Sept 2026BH2026/02024
7 - 8 Union Street Brighton BN1 1HABrighton and Hove

Installation of a new kitchen ventilation system with an external extraction duct to the side.

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3 Sept 2026BH2026/01956
3 Trafalgar Mews Brighton BN1 4EZBrighton and Hove

Prior approval for change of use of from office (E) to 1no residential studio (C3).

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3 Sept 2026BH2026/02023
11 Whitethorn Drive Brighton BN1 5LHBrighton and Hove

Proposed part singles storey part two storey extensions in connection with remodelling of existing dwelling

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2 Sept 2026BH2026/01904
23 Eskbank Avenue Brighton BN1 8SLBrighton and Hove

Erection of single storey outbuilding to north of dwelling for use as home gym.

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2 Sept 2026BH2026/01879
95 - 97 London Road Brighton BN1 4JFBrighton and Hove

Shopfront alterations to accommodate the subdivision of retail units.

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2 Sept 2026BH2026/01914
64 Hawkhurst Road Brighton BN1 9EABrighton and Hove

Demolition of part ground floor of existing dwelling and erection of adjoining two storey dwellinghouse (C3).

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1 Sept 2026BH2026/02010
11 Thornhill Avenue Brighton BN1 8RGBrighton and Hove

Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.30m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.60m.

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1 Sept 2026BH2026/02003
Park Mansions 18 - 20 Stanford Avenue Brighton BN1 6AABrighton and Hove

Sycamore whole crown reductions carried out on T1 and T2 by approximately 2-2.5m as we had previously carried out early 2022. The trees are growing in a limited area making it important for regular maintenance to prevent future damage.

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1 Sept 2026BH2026/02012
30 Crown Gardens Brighton BN1 3LDBrighton and Hove

Conversion of basement storage area (Sui Generis) to one bedroom, one person flat (C3) with alterations to fenestration (Amendments to scheme approved under BH2025/02326)

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1 Sept 2026BH2026/02013
66 Havelock Road Brighton BN1 6GFBrighton and Hove

Medium sized Silver Birch in rear garden requires 1.5m crown reduction, thinning and shaping especially to overhang of neighbouring properties

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1 Sept 2026BH2026/02017
Flat A 12 Beaconsfield Villas Brighton BN1 6HDBrighton and Hove

T1- Leyland cypress cypress a site inspection revealed recent branch failure due to tight forks. There are numerous other tight forks throughout lower crown. All neighbours are supportive of a crown reduction Reduce in height by approx 3-5m. Prune back radial crown all around by approx 2-3m. to attain a canopy approx half its current size. Remove broken branches

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28 Aug 2026BH2026/01897
Flat A 83 Preston Drove Brighton BN1 6LDBrighton and Hove

Erection of single storey rear extension.