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Planning in Hollingbury

Approved
93%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hollingbury in the last 24 months, from Brighton and Hove City Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Hollingbury show an average sale price of £520,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Hollingbury has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hollingbury 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hollingbury, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Hollingbury. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (14), tree works (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hollingbury?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Hollingbury. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hollingbury?
The average planning decision time near Hollingbury is 71 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 Hollingbury?
The planning approval rate near Hollingbury is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hollingbury?
The most common type of planning application near Hollingbury is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hollingbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Hollingbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.