West Blatchington, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Blatchington, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About West Blatchington
West Blatchington is a residential area located in Hove, part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England. This suburban locale is characterized by its diverse housing and community amenities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: Brighton and Hove
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £461,044 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brighton and Hove
- Parliamentary constituency: Hove and Portslade
- LSOA: Brighton and Hove 020E
Crime Statistics
219 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 66
- anti-social-behaviour: 38
- shoplifting: 28
- criminal-damage-arson: 19
- public-order: 16
- other-theft: 11
- vehicle-crime: 10
- burglary: 9
- other-crime: 7
- drugs: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 4
- robbery: 4
- bicycle-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Blatchington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Blatchington.
- 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 West Blatchington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near West Blatchington.
- - 245 Hangleton Road Hove BN3 7LR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extension with dormer to rear roofslope and rooflights to front roof slope.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 90 - 92 Elm Drive Hove BN3 7JL
Application for Approval of Details reserved by Condition 8 (landscaping) of application BH2024/00373.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 154 Holmes Avenue Hove BN3 7LF
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of side extension and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 84 Holmes Avenue Hove BN3 7LD
Installation of 2no side dormer extensions and revised fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 50 Fallowfield Crescent Hove BN3 7NQ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension; loft conversion incorporating a hip-to-gable roof extension; installation of a front dormer and front rooflight; construction of a rear dormer with photovol
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 30 Maple Gardens Hove BN3 7JU
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 9 Fallowfield Close Hove BN3 7NP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to internal staircase.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 197 Nevill Avenue Hove BN3 7NG
Conversion of existing hipped roof to gable end roof, loft conversion with rear dormer and works to raise the ridge height and associated alterations. Small infill extension to rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 88 Sunninghill Avenue Hove BN3 8JA
Erection of single storey rear extension, installation of timber cladding, revised fenestration and new raised terrace and steps at the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 126 Elm Drive Hove BN3 7JL
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 31 Elm Drive Hove BN3 7JS
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.0m, for which the maximum height would be 2.95m, and for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 29 Rowan Avenue Hove BN3 7JF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including erection of rear dormer and insertion of front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 34 Elm Drive Hove BN3 7JJ
Demolition of existing garage and rear extension to facilitate the erection of single storey rear extension with solar panels and rooflights, revised fenestration and any associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 24 Elm Drive Hove BN3 7JJ
Certificate of lawfulness for the demolition of existing rear extension and proposed new rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 90 Elm Drive Hove BN3 7JL
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (details of all external materials) of application BH2024/00373.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 43 Holmes Avenue Hove BN3 7LB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating side dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 12 Fallowfield Close Hove BN3 7NP
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m, for which the maximum height would be 4.0m, and for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 82 Sunninghill Avenue Hove BN3 8JA
Erection of single storey rear extension with parapet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 13 Cranmer Avenue Hove BN3 7JP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extension, new side window, rear dormer with juliette balcony and insertion of front rooflights.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - 106 Dale View Hove BN3 8LF
Erection of detached dwelling house fronting Kingston Close (C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of West Blatchington in East Sussex
West Blatchington is a residential area located in Hove, part of the city of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England. This suburban locale is characterized by its diverse housing and community amenities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Brighton and Hove district.
Property prices in West Blatchington show an average sale price of £461,044, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Blatchington area recorded 219 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Blatchington has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Engineerium, Pembroke and Princes, Woodland Drive, Hangleton, Sackville Gardens, Old Hove. 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 West Blatchington 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 West Blatchington
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near West Blatchington. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near West Blatchington.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near West Blatchington were full planning applications (34), outline applications (19), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 60 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
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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.