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Brighton and Hove planning applications
2,768 applications. 92% approved. 63 days to decide.
As of February 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,768 planning applications from Brighton and Hove. 773 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 92% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Brighton and Hove takes a median of 67 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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BH2026/00460 Awaiting decision
Johnson Bank Wellington Road Brighton BN2 3AY
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00462 Awaiting decision
Warren Road Woodingdean Brighton BN2 6DB
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00410 Awaiting decision
17 Benfield Crescent Portslade BN41 2DB
Erection of single storey rear extension.
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BH2026/00404 Awaiting decision
40 Mill Rise Brighton BN1 5GH
Erection of single storey rear extension.
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BH2026/00406 Awaiting decision
38 Clermont Terrace Brighton BN1 6SJ
T1 Ash to reduce away from buildings either side of tree by approx 3 metres. Cut back to appropriate growth points.
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BH2026/00382 Awaiting decision
31 Waterloo Street Hove BN3 1AN
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00395 Awaiting decision
Flat A 18 Fourth Avenue Hove BN3 2PJ
Its possibly a sycamore thats encroaching the garden space ,, the customer i am quoting for would like it removed
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BH2026/00380 Awaiting decision
15 Brunswick Place Hove BN3 1ND
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00381 Awaiting decision
Flat 1-9 16 Lansdowne Place Hove BN3 1HG
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00383 Awaiting decision
Flat 1-9 43 Lansdowne Place Hove BN3 1HF
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00374 Awaiting decision
Flat 2-7 15 Brunswick Road Hove BN3 1DG
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00376 Awaiting decision
66 Surrenden Road Brighton BN1 6PS
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00375 Awaiting decision
1 Shaftesbury Road Brighton BN1 4NE
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00379 Awaiting decision
Roedean Road Brighton BN2 5RU
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00378 Awaiting decision
Coombe Road Primary School Milner Road Brighton BN2 4BP
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00377 Awaiting decision
245 Elm Grove Brighton BN2 3EA
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00371 Awaiting decision
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.
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BH2026/00368 Awaiting decision
58 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QF
Prior approval for change of use at ground floor from commercial, business and service (E) to form 1no one bedroom flat (C3).
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BH2026/00373 Awaiting decision
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.
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BH2026/00370 Awaiting decision
Flat 4 15 Buckingham Road Brighton BN1 3RH
T1 Sycamore- remove 3 epicormic stems at the base of the tree (approx diameter 10 cms each) Reduce central top height of the tree by 2 meters and reshape the crown all around. Reasons- the tree has not been worked on for some time and it is cutting out light at the back of the property and for other properties in the vicinity. It is a very tall tree for the confined space that it is in.
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BH2026/00399 Awaiting decision
40 Cobton Drive Hove BN3 6WE
Erection of proposed single storey rear/side extension.
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BH2026/00351 Awaiting decision
26 Sackville Road Hove BN3 3FB
T1 Horsechestnut- Reduce back to previous points (approx 2-2.5m of re-growth) T2 Silver birch- Crown reduce by approx 1m all around and shape. Reason- to allow more light through to neighbouring ours at rear
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BH2026/00352 Awaiting decision
34 Robertson Road Brighton BN1 5NL
Conversion of a three-storey maisonette and lower ground-floor flat into a single dwelling house (C3). Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension.
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BH2026/00362 Awaiting decision
3C Lansdowne Road Hove BN3 1DN
T5 Tag 5376 sycamore - re- pollard @ 3.5m T7 Tag 7325 sycamore - re-pollard @ 5-6m T8 Tag 8321 sycamore - re-pollard @ 11m all work is copied from archer and associates tree report T47 holm oak - pollard @ historic pollard points 7-9m Trunk leans E; historically pollarded between 7-9m; fungal fruiting body, Ganoderma Sp .., bracket at 0.5m to W, probing (with steel probe) of the trunk directly beneath the bracket identified soft wood to a depth of 10cm; unidentifiable bracket at 1.2m on trunk to W; probe identified soft wood to a depth of 30cm; wound W:15xH:120cm and exposed solid wood on SE side of trunk between 0.75-2m; sounding of the lower trunk with a soft acoustic mallet indicates buttress roots to be solid.
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BH2026/00357 Awaiting decision
405 Ditchling Road Brighton BN1 6XB
beech - reduce entire tree by 2-2.5m
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BH2026/00361 Awaiting decision
Shawcross House 235 - 237 Preston Road Brighton BN1 6SW
yew - reduce by 3m Portuguese laurel - reduce by 3m yew - reduce by 2.5m holly - pollard/reduce by 3m bay - reduce by 3m reduce all growth 1m back from property behind REASON to reduce shading to residents flats
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BH2026/00356 Awaiting decision
8 Oxford Street Brighton BN1 4LA
Prior approval for change of use from commercial, business and service (E) to form 1no self-contained flat (C3).
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BH2026/00349 Awaiting decision
42 Tongdean Road Hove BN3 6QE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey side extension.
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BH2026/00344 Awaiting decision
28 Portland Villas Hove BN3 5SB
Erection of rear garden room with solar panels, roof alterations/extensions including a front dormer, removal of chimney stacks, installation of solar panels, changes to doors and windows, new front boundary treatment and associated external works.
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BH2026/00347 Awaiting decision
92 Crescent Drive South Brighton BN2 6SA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (landscaping) and 12 (materials) of application BH2025/02227.
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BH2026/00340 Awaiting decision
3 Ridgewood Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8HH
Application for Approval of Details reserved by Condition 3 (Tree Protection Plan & Arboricultural Method Statement) of application BH2025/02114.
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BH2026/00314 Awaiting decision
32 Kenmure Avenue Brighton BN1 8SH
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00339 Awaiting decision
First Floor Flat 55 Carlisle Road Hove BN3 4FQ
Roof alterations to include the installation of front rooflights and rear dormer.
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BH2026/00337 Awaiting decision
9 St Johns Road Hove BN3 2FB
Alterations to fenestration including replacement of existing front window with timber bi-fold doors with fanlights above, replacement of 2no. existing front doors, replacement of first-floor front window with Juliet balcony, addition of side rooflight. Installation at rear of spiral staircase from first-floor to garden.
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BH2026/00336 Awaiting decision
13 Hythe Road Brighton BN1 6JR
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating rear dormer and 2no. front rooflights.
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BH2026/00311 Awaiting decision
23 Brunswick Place Hove BN3 1ND
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00313 Awaiting decision
48 Montpelier Road Brighton BN1 3BA
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00310 Awaiting decision
Flat 1-9 57 The Drive Hove BN3 3PF
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00328 Awaiting decision
6 Goodwood Way Brighton BN2 4PW
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed loft conversion, including hip-to-gable alteration and rear dormer extension, together with fenestration alterations to the side and rear elevations, installation of a rooflight to the front elevation, and solar panels to the rear elevation.
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BH2026/00327 Awaiting decision
Flat 5 12 New Steine Brighton BN2 1PB
Internal alterations to relocate kitchen.
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BH2026/00312 Awaiting decision
Flat 2-8 10 Lansdowne Place Hove BN3 1HG
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00309 Awaiting decision
3 Brunswick Road Hove BN3 1DG
To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2026/00332 Awaiting decision
71 Bramble Rise Brighton BN1 5GE
Erection of single storey front extension with rooflights.
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BH2026/00320 Awaiting decision
RSPCA Animal Shelter RSPCA Braypool Lane Patcham Brighton BN1 8ZH
Non-Material Amendment to BH2023/00832 for alterations to the replacement building approved in Area 7. The building footprint will remain as approved apart from a small infill extension of the eastern elevation up to the existing kennel building. The approved site plan already shows this and therefore there is no need to amend that drawing. The roof would be no taller than approved but its shape would be simplified from a central apex with 4 different roof heights to 2 mono-pitched roofs. The South elevation would change from open mesh screen and 2 glazed doors to solid walls with 10 windows. The external wall materials would match the approved walls on the other elevations (Wall cladding - Steadmans microrib PVC plastisol coated galvanised steel in Grey and Olive Green flashing). The window frames would be as approved on the other elevations (double glazed aluminium framed in RAL 7016 - Gunmetal Grey). The North elevation would change from 3 glazed doors and 7 windows to 1 glazed door and 10 windows. The external wall materials would be as approved (Wall cladding - Steadmans microrib PVC plastisol coated galvanised steel in Grey and Olive Green flashing) and the window frames would be as approved (double glazed aluminium framed in RAL 7016 - Gunmetal Grey). The doors would be removed from the end walls (East and West elevations) and the external wall materials would be as previously approved (Wall cladding - Steadmans microrib PVC plastisol coated galvanised steel in Grey and Olive Green flashing).
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BH2026/00330 Awaiting decision
89 Norwich Drive Brighton BN2 4LE
Erection of single storey wrap around extension.
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BH2026/00324 Awaiting decision
17 Welesmere Road Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7DN
Roof alterations incorporating first-floor front gable extension, front dormer and front rooflight. Installation of photovoltaic solar panels and air source heat pumps. Erection of two-storey rear extension with in-set balconies. Erection of single-storey side extension and new front entrance porch. Alterations to fenestration. Enlargement of existing drive/parking area.
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BH2026/00315 Awaiting decision
Sussex County Cricket Ground Eaton Road Hove BN3 3AN
Non-material amendment to application BH2019/02948 to amend the description of development relating to phase 2 to: (Phase 2) Full Planning application for demolition of Club offices and partial demolition of southwest stand and the construction of new build extensions and adaptation of southwest stand to include commercial outlets, and hospitality areas, including bars, together with enhancements to the public realm.
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BH2026/00323 Awaiting decision
Europa House Goldstone Villas Hove BN3 3RQ
Non-material amendment to application BH2025/01559 to reconfigure layout of 7no. proposed flats and provide at basement 1no. one-bedroom flat and 1no. two-bedroom flat, at ground-floor 2no. studio flats and 1no. two-bedroom flat, and at first-floor 2no. two-bedroom flats. Cycle parking to be relocated externally.
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BH2026/00319 Awaiting decision
98 Blatchington Road Hove BN3 3YF
Replacement of existing shopfront and entrance door with new aluminium shopfront and entrance door.
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BH2026/00322 Awaiting decision
41 Walsingham Road Hove BN3 4FE
medium 4m ,Apple tree crown reduction and removal of dead,diseased,crossing branches. small 3-4mSilver Birch- light crown shaping
Recent decisions
Data to February 2026
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BH2026/00099 Granted
Flat 1 63 Goldstone Villas Hove BN3 3RW
2 Elm trees at rear of property - Re-pollard to last pollard points on Goldstone Villas side to match reduction on Denmark villas (opposite side) They need trimming back as this hasn't been done for 7+ years and they block the light to my garden and flat
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BH2025/03046 Granted
35 Montpelier Crescent Brighton BN1 3JL
Replacement of external fire escape stairs to rear and replacement rear window to match existing.
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BH2025/03047 Granted
35 Montpelier Crescent Brighton BN1 3JL
Replacement of external fire escape stairs to rear and replacement rear window to match existing.
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BH2025/03085 Granted
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.
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BH2025/03071 Granted
18 Pinfold Close Brighton BN2 6WG
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension.
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BH2025/02999 Granted
43 Wilmington Way Brighton BN1 8JH
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch with associated retaining walls.
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BH2025/02794 Granted
44 Applesham Way Portslade BN41 2LP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension, rooflights and rear dormer.
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BH2025/02649 Granted
23 Pelham Square Brighton BN1 4ET
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3a and 3b (material samples) of application BH2025/00677.
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BH2025/02558 Granted
11 Imperial Arcade Brighton BN1 3EA
Prior Approval for the erection of an additional storey above existing Class E unit to create 2no. residential flats (C3).
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BH2025/02810 Granted
75 Greenfield Crescent Brighton BN1 8HL
Erection of ground floor rear extension with decking.
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,944 decisions from Brighton and Hove between 2000 and 2026, part of 2,768 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,579 granted against 215 refused. The busiest single year was 2025, with 1,267 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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BH2000/00266/FP Granted
16, GARNET HOUSE St Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EU
Installation of domestic size air-conditioning unit to the rear of the property, at basement level.
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BH2000/00566/FP Granted
115 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AB
Change of use of ground floor from retail (Use Class A1) to financial and professional services (Use Class A2).
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BH2000/00856/FP Granted
84 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 9UE
Change of use of ground floor office to self-contained flat.
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BH2000/01102/CD/FP Granted
14 Pett Close, Brighton, BN2 5HS
Use of property as community advice centre (for a temporary period up to, but not later than, 31/12/2000).
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BH2000/00989/FP Withdrawn
6 Aberdeen Road, Brighton, BN2 3JA
Change of use from single dwelling house to an HMO.
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BH2000/01068/FP Withdrawn
93 Islingword Road, Brighton, BN2 9SJ
Change of use of part ground floor from workshop to storage, workshop, toilets and recording studio.
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BH2000/01022/FP Granted
CAVENDISH HOUSE, 138 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2JH
Erection of concrete coping and railing to boundary wall fronting Kings Road and bollards to forecourt entrances.
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BH2000/01674/FP Granted
4 Medmerry Hill, Brighton, BN2 4TQ
Erection of front entrance porch.
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BH2000/01085/FP Granted
5 Little Western Street, Brighton, BN1 2PU
Change of use from restaurant (Use Class A3) to a single dwelling (Use Class C3).
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BH2000/00924/FP Refused
10 Wilbury Road, Hove, BN3 3JN
Installation of new mansard roof to garage block and creation of additional first floor to provide amenity spaces for flats.
Decision speed
12 months to February 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 344 45%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 274 35%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 155 20%
Planning agents in Brighton and Hove
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Brighton tree specialists 96% granted overall 66
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Branch Out Tree Care 100% granted overall 22
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Connick Tree Care 99% granted overall 20
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Green Timber Tree Surgery Ltd 100% granted overall 10
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Maplewood Tree Surgery 100% granted overall 9
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Southern Beeches Ltd 91% granted overall 8
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The Harris Partnership Ltd. 98% granted overall 6
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Applications by ward in Brighton and Hove
- Brunswick & Adelaide 83
- Brunswick And Adelaide 45
- Central Hove 118
- Coldean & Stanmer 32
- East Brighton 51
- Goldsmid 206
- Hangleton & Knoll 57
- Hanover & Elm Grove 62
- Hanover And Elm Grove 49
- Hollingdean & Fiveways 61
- Hollingdean And Stanmer 52
- Hove Park 32
- Kemptown 72
- Moulsecoomb & Bevendean 41
- Moulsecoomb And Bevendean 48
- North Portslade 39
- Patcham 42
- Patcham & Hollingbury 84
- Preston Park 133
- Queen's Park 177
- Regency 230
- Rottingdean & West Saltdean 96
- Rottingdean Coastal 38
- Round Hill 40
- South Portslade 88
- St. Peter's And North Laine 77
- West Hill & North Laine 110
- Westbourne & Poets' Corner 53
- Westdene & Hove Park 148
- Whitehawk & Marina 30
- Wish 82
- Withdean 39
- Woodingdean 63
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Brighton and Hove decide?
In the 12 months to February 2026, Brighton and Hove decided 773 planning applications. 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Brighton and Hove?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 63 days over the 12 months to February 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Brighton and Hove decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 773 decisions in the 12 months to February 2026 where both dates are published, 45% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Brighton and Hove decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1944 decisions from Brighton and Hove between 2000 and 2026, out of 2,768 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Brighton and Hove?
September 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to February 2026, with 253 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Brighton and Hove's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Brighton and Hove: 2,768 planning applications on record as of February 2026. Trailing 12 months: 773 decided, 92% approved, median 63 days to a decision. 1,584 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 1,944 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.