Planning application
BH2026/00111
24 Surrenden Holt Brighton BN1 6PT
Proposal
Horsechestnut- Reduce in height by approx 1.5m. Prune back radial crown extending towards house by approx 1.5-2m. Prune back remainder of crown by approx 1.3=5m to balance and shape. Remove trunk growth. REASON: The elderly lady owner doesn't get much sunlight to sit outside and enjoy the warmth so this spec will hopefully allow more light into rear patio
As published by the council, reference BH2026/00111
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jan 2026
Received by Brighton and Hove
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Brighton and Hove for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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BH2026/00023 Awaiting decision
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BH2025/02855 Granted
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BH2025/02907 Awaiting decision
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BH2026/00232 Awaiting decision
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BH2026/00376 Awaiting decision
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To install telecommunications apparatus.
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BH2025/02630 Granted
91 Surrenden Road Brighton BN1 6PQ
T1 Blue Cedar : To remove 3 branches overhanging the back garden of 13 Varndean Road. Reason : impacting on the light in the garden of No 13 T2 Beech : To remove 2 branches growing NW over the house at 7metres and branch growing over the boundary at 8 metres. Reason : growing very close to No. 13
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BH2026/00406 Awaiting decision
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BH2026/00395 Awaiting decision
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BH2026/00370 Awaiting decision
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BH2026/00361 Awaiting decision
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