Hollingbury, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hollingbury, East Sussex.
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About Hollingbury
Hollingbury is a residential area located in the city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. Positioned on a hillside to the north of the city, it is bordered by Patcham to the west, Coldean to the east, and the A27 bypass to the north. To the south, Hollingbury transitions into the picturesque Surrenden area and the vibrant Fiveways shopping district, making it a significant location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £520,835 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brighton and Hove
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Pavilion
- LSOA: Brighton and Hove 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hollingbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hollingbury.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hollingbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Hollingbury.
- - 125 Ladies Mile Road Brighton BN1 8TB
Loft conversion incorporating hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front rooflights, internal alterations and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 64 Crabtree Avenue Brighton BN1 8DG
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 11 Sunnydale Avenue Brighton BN1 8NR
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 1 Rotherfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8FF
Erection of two storey front extension, roof extension to existing flat roof to form pitched roof, single storey side extension and revised fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 75 Greenfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8HL
Erection of ground floor rear extension with decking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 25 Dale Drive Brighton BN1 8LD
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed alterations to the roof including hip-to-gable extension, erection of a rear dormer, 2no front rooflights and side window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 25 Dale Drive Brighton BN1 8LD
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.50m, for which the maximum height would be 3.0m, and for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 71 Greenfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8HL
Roof alterations incorporating hip to gable extension, front rooflights, side window and rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 90 Wilmington Way Brighton BN1 8JF
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer, and the installation of rooflights to the front roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 76 Wilmington Way Brighton BN1 8JG
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 81 Midhurst Rise Brighton BN1 8LP
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
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 19 Sunnydale Avenue Brighton BN1 8NR
Erection of single-storey side extension, roof alterations and extensions incorporating raised ridge height, alterations to fenestration and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 30 Highfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8JD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (privacy screen) of appeal decision BH2023/01198.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 55 Dale Crescent Brighton BN1 8NT
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear extension and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 19 Sunnydale Avenue Brighton BN1 8NR
Non-Material Amendment to BH2023/00418 for amendments to the order of fenestration to front and side elevation, internal layout alterations and small additional rear floor space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brighton | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 51 Highfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8JD
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 3.0m, and for which the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 7 Sunnydale Avenue Brighton BN1 8NR
Roof alterations incorporating hip to gable extension, rear dormer and 2no front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Hollingbury in East Sussex
Hollingbury is a residential area located in the city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex. Positioned on a hillside to the north of the city, it is bordered by Patcham to the west, Coldean to the east, and the A27 bypass to the north. To the south, Hollingbury transitions into the picturesque Surrenden area and the vibrant Fiveways shopping district, making it a significant location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Hollingbury show an average sale price of £520,835, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hollingbury a particularly low-crime area.
Hollingbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Preston Park. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hollingbury includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Hollingbury
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Hollingbury. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hollingbury.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Hollingbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hollingbury were full planning applications (17), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Patcham planning applications
- Withdean planning applications
- Brighton planning applications
- Hollingdean planning applications
- Preston planning applications
- Westdene planning applications
- Coldean planning applications
- North Moulsecoomb planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.