Hollingdean, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hollingdean, East Sussex.
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About Hollingdean
Hollingdean is a residential district in Brighton & Hove, known for its diverse housing options, including council houses, low-rise flats, and late 19th to early 20th-century terraced homes. As part of the newly renamed Hollingdean and Fiveways Ward, it had an electorate of 10,977 following boundary changes in May 2023. The area is bordered by Ditchling Road to the west, Round Hill to the south, and Lewes Road and Moulsecoomb to the east, making it a key location for potential planning applications within a mix of residential and light industrial developments.
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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 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hollingdean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hollingdean.
- 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 Hollingdean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
71 planning applications found near Hollingdean.
- - 13 Hythe Road Brighton BN1 6JR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating rear dormer and 2no. front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 28 Havelock Road Brighton BN1 6GF
ginkgo - dismantle in sections to just above ground level tree is right in the middle of the garden , client would like to remove and plant better species for size of garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 33 Edburton Avenue Brighton BN1 6EJ
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as five person small house in multiple occupation (C4).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 4 Cleveland Road Brighton BN1 6FF
tree in neighbours garden Ash - reduce canopy by 2-3 needs maintaining to reduce shading to surrounding gardens
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 30 Havelock Road Brighton BN1 6GF
Tree A (on boundary wall of 30-32 Havelock Road) - Species: Bay - Prune branches of Tree A back where it is overhanging significantly onto property 30 Havelock Road to prevent any damage to current pr
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 28 Edburton Avenue Brighton BN1 6EJ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (sash window details) of application BH2024/03019.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 57 Ashford Road Brighton BN1 6LL
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.98m, for which the maximum height would be 3.08m, and for which th
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 8 Shenfield Way Brighton BN1 7EX
Application to vary condition 3 of planning permission BH2025/01978 to amend the internal layouts.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 8 Shenfield Way Brighton BN1 7EX
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (materials), 5a (hard and soft surfacing), 5c (boundary treatments), 9 (refuse and recycling) and 12 (cycle parking) of application BH2025/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 165 Hollingdean Terrace Brighton BN1 7HF
Demolition of existing garage and erection of 1no two bedroom dwelling to rear (use class C3) with access via Harrington Place.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 16 Sandgate Road Brighton BN1 6JQ
Erecetion of single storey ground floor rear extension and single storey first floor rear extension above existing ground floor bathroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 77 Chester Terrace Brighton BN1 6GD
G1) Leylandii row. 6m Reduce height of hedge row by 1.5m. Face of hedge to be hedge trimmed neat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Annexe 71A Hollingbury Road Brighton BN1 7JB
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as a single dwellinghouse (C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 42 Hollingdean Terrace Brighton BN1 7HA
Demolition of existing single storey structure at the rear and erection of single storey rear extension with storage area underneath and raised terrace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 50 Sandgate Road Brighton BN1 6JQ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion, incorporating rear dormer and 3no. front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 353 Ditchling Road Brighton BN1 6JJ
Subdivision of existing plot and erection of 1no new residential dwelling (Use Class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Garage Adjacent To 1 Rugby Road Brighton BN1 6EB
Alterations to existing boundary wall to remove brickwork, install railings and widen access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 67 Stanford Avenue Brighton BN1 6FB
Re-rendering the west-facing elevation using silicone based render to match existing. installation and Replacement of uPVC & Aluminium windows with slim profile timber picture windows and like for lik
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 8 Rugby Road Brighton BN1 6EB
Replacement of rear bi fold door and installation of new east side window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 213 Ditchling Road Brighton BN1 6JD
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed reversion of 2no. flats (C3) into a single dwelling house (C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Hollingdean in East Sussex
Hollingdean is a residential district in Brighton & Hove, known for its diverse housing options, including council houses, low-rise flats, and late 19th to early 20th-century terraced homes. As part of the newly renamed Hollingdean and Fiveways Ward, it had an electorate of 10,977 following boundary changes in May 2023. The area is bordered by Ditchling Road to the west, Round Hill to the south, and Lewes Road and Moulsecoomb to the east, making it a key location for potential planning applications within a mix of residential and light industrial developments.
Property prices in Hollingdean 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 Hollingdean a particularly low-crime area.
Hollingdean has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: North Laine, Preston Park, Queen's Park, Valley Gardens, Round Hill, West Hill, Preston Village, Montpelier and Clifton Hill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Hollingdean includes 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 Hollingdean
In the last 24 months, 127 planning applications were submitted near Hollingdean. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Hollingdean.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Hollingdean slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hollingdean were full planning applications (44), tree works (31), outline applications (25). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 124 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 67 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.