Planning applications in BN3
We hold 648 planning applications for the BN3 postcode area, 388 of them submitted in the past year. 95% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 71 days. The area is covered by Brighton and Hove, South Downs.
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Recent applications in BN3
Replacement of existing single-glazed curtain walling system with double-glazed system to eastern elevation stairwell.
Prior approval for demolition of vehicular access ramp.
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extension, rear dormer with juliette balcony and front rooflights.
Single storey wraparound extension to include demolition of existing garage and existing rear extension.
Proposed rear dormer, rear extensions and revised fenestration
Prior approval for change of use from office (Class E) to 3no residential flats (Class C3), with associated works.
Erection of front and rear dormers.
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single story rear extension.
Tree 1: An Acer (Acer Pseudoplatanus), approximately 8m high Tree 2: A Laurel (Laurus Nobilis), apprximately 9m high. Both trees are somewhat overgrown given their surroundings and leaning slightly. Its feared they may present a hazard to residents / buildings. It is proposed to prune / pollard both trees back to around 4m in height and prune some limbs to improve their balance and longevity.
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey detached garden room and store and construction of wall to north-east (rear) boundary.
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with hip to gable extension, rear dormer and 3no front rooflights.
Change of use of first and second floors and part ground floor from private members club (sui generis) to form a 3no bedroom residential flat (C3).
New roof to existing orangery and new extension to rear of garage
Installation of rear rooflight and roof lantern to rear projection.
2 x lime - reduce height by 2-2.5m and sides by 1-2m , prune back from buildings at cear to give some clearance aim is to manage tree's size and keep some distance to neighbors house
line of beech trees - reduce side growth on south side only by 2-2.5m (not touching the top) overhanging on drive and heavy branch has snapped on to car
T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus): Crown reduction to reduce the overall height by approximately 4 metres and reduce the crown on the side facing the adjacent property by approximately 3 metres. The reduction is to be carried out selectively to rebalance the crown, reduce the extent of growth towards the property and retain a natural, proportionate crown shape. T2 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus), twin-stemmed: Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres from the sides and approximately 3 metres from the overall height. Lift the lower branches to provide approximately 3 metres clearance above the adjacent public footpath. Works are intended to maintain suitable pedestrian clearance and reduce the overall crown whilst retaining a balanced and natural form. All works are to be undertaken selectively and in accordance with good arboricultural practice, retaining the health, structural integrity, natural form and amenity value of the trees.
Non-material amendment to application BH2025/01550 to allow the addition of a round window to the rear elevation.
Alterations to consented planning applications BH2025-02501 and BH2026-01375 with new rear facing dormer.
Lowering of hopper to rear elevation to facilitate increased fall within internal gutter.
Installation of air conditioning units and safety railings (Part-retrosepctive).
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.24m, for which the maximum height would be 3.23m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.77m.
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 3.70m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.70m.
T1- Robinia- Fell REASON- my client feels this tree is too dominant in such a small garden. It shades the while garden and birds poo on the seating area. the roots are starting to lift the new patio and they feel regular pruning is longterm not a sustainable option.
Tree (identified as '1' on supporting plans) within the garden of 34 Lansdowne Place to be crown lifted 5m above ground level and a crown reduction of 5m to reduce overhang into the garden of 58 Brunswick Street West. Overhanging branches to be cut back to boundary line. The tree is a mature sycamore with five significant stems, two stems lean approximately 2m over the boundary wall, with branches then extending to within 1m of the rear elevation to number 58 Brunswick Street West. The tree is to be retained, with no further trees planted.
Erection of 1no three storey, four-bedroom small house in multiple occupation for up to 5no persons (Use Class C4) fronting Ethel Street, with enlarged windows to rear (part retrospective).
weeping beech - reduce height and width by removing 2.5-3m of the outer canopy back to live growth points leaving a natural beech form lime - reduce entire tee by 2-2.5m trees are encroaching on road and gardens
Demolition of existing extensions and erection of replacement front and rear extensions, raising of the main roof ridge to facilitate additional accommodation within the roofspace, loft conversion, internal alterations, construction of new outbuilding and associated external works.
Removal of side windows to kitchen and replacement with single window to South elevation. Installation of replacement rear door and wooden staircase and new boiler flue to first floor.
Conversion and extension of existing garage outbuilding into additional sleeping accommodation with and ensuite shower room and realignment of driveway fence.
Ball dispenser building
Ball dispenser building
Erection of single storey rear extension, alterations to front porch and hip to gable roof extension with front rooflights, side window and rear dormer.
Erection of side dormer extension with solar panels and installation of air conditioning unit to the side elevation.
Relocation of boiler flue location from an external elevation to the roof (part retrospective).
Change of Use of first floor flat from Class C3 to Class E(e) Medical/ Healthcare services, with associated reconfiguration to link to ground floor commercial unit.
Display of 2no non-illuminated fascia signs and 1no internally illuminated projecting sign.
Internal and external alterations in association with the proposed change of use from offices (Class E) to 4no self-contained flats (Class C3).
Erection of a detached single storey, 4.5m wide x 4.9m deep x 2.5m high annexe in the rear garden.
Replacement of existing tiles to the front entrance steps.
T1 Elm (Ulmus procera) reduce and reshape by up to 3 metres, remove major deadwood and sever ivy by 2 foot at the base
Non-Material Amendment to application BH2026/00353 to permit layout amendments to rear ground floor circulation areas.
pollard T1- Poplar back to previous points. remove the 2 lower branches which are close the ground and with re growth may come in contact with any higher vehicles on site.
Partial replacement of restaurant facade window and door with bi-folding doors.
Erection of second floor extension to create 1no two bedroom flat (C3) above 56A Boundary Road with access from 57 Boundary Road, with associated internal alterations to existing flat.
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (details of all external materials) of BH2025/00835
Installation of automatic opening vents to windows on rear elevation.
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a rear dormer, and the installation of 2no. front rooflights.
T1 - Holly Proposed works: Reduce the height by approximately 3m and trim and reshape the remaining canopy as appropriate. Reason for works: The tree is located in a very small garden with several surrounding buildings in close proximity, which the tree is coming into contact with. The works will provide suitable clearance from the buildings and allow more light into the surrounding properties and gardens.
Erection of single storey flat roof rear extension.