Westdene, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westdene, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Westdene 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 Westdene
Westdene is a northern suburb of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, located west of Patcham and north of Withdean. Nestled on the slopes of two hills, this area boasts abundant greenery and woodlands, with easy access to the South Downs via the Brighton Bypass. It is served by Preston Park railway station, making it a strategic location for anyone researching planning applications in this picturesque part of the city.
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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 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westdene.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westdene.
- 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 Westdene based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Westdene.
- BH2026/01269 - 12 Bankside Brighton BN1 5GN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 (landscape scheme) of application BH2015/03294
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 40 Mill Rise Brighton BN1 5GH
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 71 Bramble Rise Brighton BN1 5GE
Erection of single storey front extension with rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 8 Highbank Brighton BN1 5GB
Loft conversion with gable-end and dormers to front & rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 4 Barn Rise Brighton BN1 5EE
Proposed front elevation cladding change, front porch roof extension and new glazing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 8 Windmill Drive Brighton BN1 5HG
Creation of first floor with balcony within new roof extension, erection of 2 storey side extension, creation of new rear terrace and revised fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 13 Redhill Drive Brighton BN1 5FH
Certificate of lawfulness is sought for a hip to gable roof conversion and rear dormer, and fitment of 3no. front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 15 Dene Vale Brighton BN1 5ED
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50m, for which the maximum height would be 3.90m, and for which th
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 55 Hillcrest Brighton BN1 5FP
Roof alterations incorporating hip to gable extensions, raised ridge height, front and rear dormers, front rooflight and side window. Erection of single storey extensions to front and rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 1 Mill Rise Brighton BN1 5GD
First floor and side extension of detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 101 Eldred Avenue Brighton BN1 5EL
Erection of porch to front elevation constructed in timber prefabricated fence panels with new fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 89 Eldred Avenue Brighton BN1 5EF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations including hip-to-gable and erection of rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 4 Barn Rise Brighton BN1 5EE
Proposed rear extension roof amendments, alterations to the fenestration, new porch canopy and landscaping/ levels changes to the front and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 7 Wayside Brighton BN1 5HL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 9 Mill Rise Brighton BN1 5GD
Roof alterations to include 2no. front dormers and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 89 Eldred Avenue Brighton BN1 5EF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including hip-to-gable extension, rear dormer and insertion of front rooflights.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 43 Millcroft Brighton BN1 5HA
Erection of single storey rear extension, single storey side/rear extension to garage, erection of front porch and roof alterations/extensions including hip to gable extensions, rear dormer and insert
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 59 Brangwyn Drive Brighton BN1 8XB
Sycamore - Reduce in height by a maximum of 3.5m and reduce lateral spread by up to 2.5m. To allow more light into gardens
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 40 Mill Rise Brighton BN1 5GH
Erection of front dormer and partial excavation of front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 16 Westdene Drive Brighton BN1 5HF
Formation of front dormer incorporating relocation of solar panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Westdene in East Sussex
Westdene is a northern suburb of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, located west of Patcham and north of Withdean. Nestled on the slopes of two hills, this area boasts abundant greenery and woodlands, with easy access to the South Downs via the Brighton Bypass. It is served by Preston Park railway station, making it a strategic location for anyone researching planning applications in this picturesque part of the city.
Property prices in Westdene 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 Westdene a particularly low-crime area.
Westdene has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Patcham, Woodland Drive, 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 Westdene 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.
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Planning Activity in Westdene
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Westdene. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westdene maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Westdene slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Westdene were full planning applications (21), outline applications (11), tree works (7). 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 medium-scale application, 46 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Patcham planning applications
- Withdean planning applications
- Hollingbury planning applications
- Preston planning applications
- Hollingdean planning applications
- Brighton planning applications
- West Blatchington planning applications
- Hove planning applications
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.