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51 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

Awaiting decision Brighton and Hove BH2026/00035 Householder Planning Consent

Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Domestic

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Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference BH2026/00035

Application record

Reference
BH2026/00035
Type
Householder Planning Consent
Status
Registered
Received
8 Jan 2026
Validated
8 Jan 2026
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.

  • BH2025/02996 Awaiting decision

    51 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

    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.

    Submitted 10 Dec 2025 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jan 2026

    Received by Brighton and Hove

  2. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 5 March 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.

Documents

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

14 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 householder applications in a median of 75 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 51 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

    BH2025/02996 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 9m away

    74% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb

    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.

    Awaiting decision Prior approval Extension 19 docs
    Small domestic

  • 60 The Droveway Hove BN3 6PR

    BH2025/03108 Submitted 24 Dec 2025 62m away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~18 Feb

    Erection of single storey front extension.

    Awaiting decision Householder Extension 7 docs
    Small domestic

  • 34 Shirley Drive Hove BN3 6UD

    BH2025/02849 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 200m 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

  • 55 Goldstone Crescent Hove BN3 6LR

    BH2026/00263 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 202m 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

  • 81 Hove Park Road Hove BN3 6LN

    BH2026/00060 Submitted 12 Jan 2026 206m 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

  • 38 The Droveway Hove BN3 6LE

    BH2025/02218 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 222m 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

In Brighton and Hove

  • BH2026/00404 Awaiting decision

    40 Mill Rise Brighton BN1 5GH

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    23 Feb 2026 Householder
  • BH2026/00410 Awaiting decision

    17 Benfield Crescent Portslade BN41 2DB

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    23 Feb 2026 Householder
  • BH2026/00399 Awaiting decision

    40 Cobton Drive Hove BN3 6WE

    Erection of proposed single storey rear/side extension.

    18 Feb 2026 Householder
  • 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.

    16 Feb 2026 Householder
  • 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.

    22 Dec 2025 Householder