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Planning in Brighton Hill

Approved
88%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brighton Hill in the last 24 months, from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council's planning register.

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About Brighton Hill

Brighton Hill is a residential district in Basingstoke, Hampshire, established around 1970 as part of the Town Centre Development Plan. It is bordered by the Hatch Warren housing estate to the west and the Viables Industrial Estate to the east, the latter being significantly older than Brighton Hill. The M3 motorway runs adjacent to the southern edge of the area, which is occasionally referred to as Old Hatchwarren, making it a strategically located site for potential planning applications.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brighton Hill 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brighton Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brighton Hill 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 Hill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brighton Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Brighton Hill. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (8), outline applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brighton Hill?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Brighton Hill. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brighton Hill?
The average planning decision time near Brighton Hill is 47 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Brighton Hill?
The planning approval rate near Brighton Hill is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brighton Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Brighton Hill is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brighton Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Brighton Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.