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51 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

Awaiting decision Brighton and Hove BH2025/02996 Prior Approval Extension

Works: Extension Small domestic

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Proposal

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 4.0m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3.0m.

As published by the council, reference BH2025/02996

Application record

Reference
BH2025/02996
Type
Prior Approval Extension
Status
Registered
Received
10 Dec 2025
Validated
10 Dec 2025
Ward
Westdene & Hove Park
Postcode
BN3 6PR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Brighton and Hove register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025.

  • BH2026/00035 Awaiting decision

    51 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

    Proposed roof conversion including a double hip-to-gable extension with barn ends, a rear dormer and three front rooflights, replacement of the existing front mock Tudor cladding with render, widening of the driveway, replacement of front windows and doors, and removal of chimneys.

    Submitted 8 Jan 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Dec 2025

    Received by Brighton and Hove

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 February 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Brighton and Hove took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

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Claire Haigh Associates Ltd Agent, registered in East Sussex

Active · incorporated 2006 · East Sussex

21 applications on PlanIndex · across 5 councils · 95% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

19 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Brighton and Hove for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Brighton and Hove decided prior approval applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 51 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

    BH2026/00035 Submitted 8 Jan 2026 9m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~5 Mar

    Proposed roof conversion including a double hip-to-gable extension with barn ends, a rear dormer and three front rooflights, replacement of the existing front mock Tudor cladding with render, widening of the driveway, replacement of front windows and doors, and removal of chimneys.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
    Domestic

  • 60 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

    BH2025/03108 Submitted 24 Dec 2025 54m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~18 Feb

    Erection of single storey front extension.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension 7 docs
    Small domestic

  • 81 Hove Park Road Hove BN3 6LN

    BH2026/00060 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 199m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~19 Mar

    Construction of new rear garden boundary fence facing Hove Park Way to replace existing, with new driveway gates and pedestrian gate.

    Awaiting decision Householder 11 docs
    Small domestic

  • 55 Goldstone Crescent Hove BN3 6LR

    BH2026/00263 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 203m away

    100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Apr

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (landscaping) of application BH2021/02475.

    Awaiting decision Conditions 4 docs

  • 34 Shirley Drive Hove BN3 6UD

    BH2025/02849 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 208m away

    Erection of a single-storey rear extension, loft conversion including a hip-to-gable roof extension, installation of side rooflights and a front dormer, installation of a side window, and removal of the chimney.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 18 docs
    Small domestic

  • 38 The Droveway Hove BN3 6LE

    BH2025/02218 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 220m away

    Erection of an additional storey and front porch extension, amended fenestration, installation of solar panels and associated alterations.

    Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 23 docs
    Small domestic

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