Search Whitehawk planning applications
33 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whitehawk · updated daily · Brighton and Hove City Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 6 - 7 Rugby House 67 Rugby Place Brighton BN2 5JBAwaiting decisionConversion of existing single flat (C3) into 2no. studio flats (C3). Retrospective alterations to fenestration.Received 4 Nov 2026BH2026/02331
- Ground Floor Flat 31 Chichester Place Brighton BN2 1FFAwaiting decisionReplacement of an existing rear door.Received 3 Nov 2026BH2026/02462
- 32 Marlow Road Brighton BN2 5NBAwaiting decisionPrior 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 4.0m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.Received 2 Nov 2026BH2026/02445
- 11 Sussex Square Brighton BN2 5AAAwaiting decisionRestoration, repair and replacement of first floor metal balustrades to south elevation.Received 27 Oct 2026BH2026/02425
- 58 Swanborough Drive Brighton BN2 5PHAwaiting decisionChange of Use from Residential C3 to HMO C4 (Retrospective)Received 21 Oct 2026BH2026/02384
Planning in Whitehawk
- Approved
- 94%
- 17 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitehawk in the last 24 months, from Brighton and Hove City Council's planning register.
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Around Whitehawk
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BN2 413 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Brighton and Hove City Council
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About Whitehawk
Whitehawk is a suburban area in east Brighton, situated between Bevendean and Brighton Marina. Originally developed by the local council from 1933 to 1937, it features a substantial housing estate with nearly 1,200 residences. The area has undergone significant redevelopment, including the construction of Swanborough flats in 1967 and various enhancements to road layouts and housing density in the 1970s and 1980s. Whitehawk falls under the jurisdiction of the East Brighton ward in Brighton and Hove City Council, making it a key area for planning applications and community developments.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitehawk area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whitehawk a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Whitehawk has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitehawk 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitehawk, 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, 81 planning applications were submitted near Whitehawk. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).