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42 in the last 90 days18 in the last 305 in the last 1490% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of Brighton · updated daily
Postcode districts in Brighton
- 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).
Pending180m awayReceived 23 Oct 2026BH2026/02348 - 5 Florence Road Brighton BN1 6DL
Yew Tree - Reduce the overall height of the yew tree by up to 2 metres, from approximately 6 metres to approximately 4 metres. Reduce the lateral crown spread by up to 2 metres on the sides, measured from the existing outer crown edges. Carry out pruning cuts to suitable growth points where possible, retaining the natural shape of the tree and avoiding unnecessary damage to the remaining crown.
Pending560m awayReceived 19 Oct 2026BH2026/02237 - 89 Springfield Road Brighton BN1 6DH
Small Holly tree approx 3m height , DBH 18cm, planted in raised bed close to garden wall. Tree to be removed due to proximity to wall liable to cause damage and excessive shading of garden and neighbouring property. Tree to be replaced with small yew tree to be maintained at 2.5m height.
Pending600m awayReceived 16 Oct 2026BH2026/02351 - Second Floor Flat 50 Stanford Avenue Brighton BN1 6FD
New dormer to rear roofslope.
Pending430m awayReceived 16 Oct 2026BH2026/02103 - 74 Chester Terrace Brighton BN1 6GD
Rear and side single storey extension with tiled pitched roof and rooflights
Pending450m awayReceived 16 Oct 2026BH2026/02286
Planning data sourced from East Sussex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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- Preston1.0 km142 applications in the last 12 months
- Moulsecomb2.0 km20 applications in the last 12 months
- Hollingbury2.0 km43 applications in the last 12 months
- Whitehawk2.8 km25 applications in the last 12 months
- Coldean2.8 km19 applications in the last 12 months
- Westdene2.8 km48 applications in the last 12 months
- Hove3.1 km141 applications in the last 12 months
- Kemp Town3.2 km77 applications in the last 12 months
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About Brighton - Planning Applications & Local Development
Brighton, located in East Sussex and 47 miles south of London, is a historic seaside resort within the unitary authority of Brighton and Hove. With roots tracing back to the Bronze Age and documented as "Brighthelmstone" in the Domesday Book of 1086, Brighton evolved significantly through the Middle Ages. Its resurgence in popularity as a health resort, particularly for sea bathing, coincided with improved transport links to London and its role as a boarding point for boats to France, making it a vibrant area for contemporary planning applications. The city has a population of approximately 134,293 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Brighton and Hove district.
Brighton sits at an elevation of 22 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 82.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Brighton show an average sale price of £437,584, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brighton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
The Brighton area recorded 555 crimes in the most recent reporting period (June 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
The area around Brighton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brighton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Brighton, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 383 planning applications were submitted near Brighton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (125), tree works (83), outline applications (48). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).