Patcham, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Patcham, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Patcham are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Patcham
Patcham is a suburb located in the city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, approximately 3 miles north of the city centre. It is bordered by the A27 to the north, Hollingbury to the east and southeast, Withdean to the south, and the Brighton Main Line to the west, with the A23 running through the area. This strategic location makes Patcham an important consideration for planning applications within the region.
Population: 14,277
District: Brighton and Hove
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £520,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brighton and Hove
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Pavilion
- LSOA: Brighton and Hove 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Patcham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Patcham.
- 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 Patcham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Patcham.
- BH2026/01483 - 52 Old London Road Brighton BN1 8XQ
Proposed single wrap around side and rear extension and rebuild of garage. Replacement window to side (south) elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-18 - BH2026/01392 - 73 Graham Avenue Brighton BN1 8HB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-12 - BH2026/01431 - 17 Highview Way Brighton BN1 8WS
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.80m, for which the maximum height would be 3.30m, and for which th
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-11 - BH2026/01212 - 18 Brangwyn Way Brighton BN1 8XA
Erection of a first floor rear extension, with associated roof extension. Incorporates the insertion of a side facing rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-05-15 - BH2026/01175 - 39 Highview Way Brighton BN1 8WS
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.76m, for which the maximum height would be 3.26m, and for which th
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-05-11 - BH2026/01138 - 65 Overhill Drive Brighton BN1 8WG
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of a hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer. Incorporates the installation of 3no. front rooflights, and fenestration alteration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 27 Ladies Mile Road Brighton BN1 8QE
Demolition of the existing front outdoor seating area and installation of a new front outdoor seating area with a powder coated aluminium frame and retractable roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Patcham Service Station London Road Patcham Brighton BN1 8YB
Replacement of two existing jet washes with three new jet washes, addition of side extension to sales building to accommodate an accessible toilet plus canopy and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 48 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB
Erection of single storey rear extension with rooflights, terrace and steps to garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 48 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 65 Ladies Mile Road Brighton BN1 8TB
Erection of 1no dwelling (C3) to rear of existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 88 Carden Avenue Brighton BN1 8NE
Sloping rear garden reconfigured to a three tiered rear garden (Part Retrospective) Proposed - The addition of artificial lawn, timber and glazed balustrades and a drainage channel (See proposed plans
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 5 The Woodlands Brighton BN1 8WA
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey side/rear extension, and replacement of existing conservatory roof with new flat roof to match.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Patcham Place London Road Patcham Brighton Brighton & Hove BN1 8YD
Change of use of stable block to visitor accommodation, including internal alterations and replacement windows (Linked to SDNP/25/04878/FUL).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 42 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB
beech - reduce sides by 2m and top by 3m issue with drains , lifting path and damage to power station
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 1 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WD
Change of use from 5no bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 7no double bedroom, 14no person house in multiple occupation (Sui-Generis) with single storey infill extension to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 20 Mackie Avenue Brighton BN1 8RA
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 51 Greenfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8HL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations incorporating side dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 40 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB
Erection of a first floor rear extension above the existing ground floor extension with revised fenestration including first floor juliet balcony with balustrade.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 42 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB
Back Garden T1 - Beech Fell tree down to a 2 metre stick. Located between the main house and rear building. Tree stands approximately 19m high with a 6m crown spread The tree appears to be generally h
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-06-25
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A brief summary of Patcham in East Sussex
Patcham is a suburb located in the city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, approximately 3 miles north of the city centre. It is bordered by the A27 to the north, Hollingbury to the east and southeast, Withdean to the south, and the Brighton Main Line to the west, with the A23 running through the area. This strategic location makes Patcham an important consideration for planning applications within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,277. It sits within the Brighton and Hove district.
Property prices in Patcham show an average sale price of £520,850, 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 Patcham a particularly low-crime area.
Patcham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Patcham, Preston Park, Tongdean. 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 Patcham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Patcham 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.
Planning Activity in Patcham
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Patcham. 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 Patcham.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Patcham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Patcham were full planning applications (23), outline applications (20), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 54 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
Nearby Towns
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