BH2026/00240

1. 4 Feb 2026

   Received by Brighton and Hove

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• BH2026/00239 Awaiting decision

  48 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB

  Erection of single storey rear extension with rooflights, terrace and steps to garden.

  4 Feb 2026 1m away Householder
• BH2025/02487 Granted

  42 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB

  beech - reduce sides by 2m and top by 3m issue with drains , lifting path and damage to power station

  8 Oct 2025 38m away Trees
• BH2026/00160 Awaiting decision

  5 The Woodlands Brighton BN1 8WA

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey side/rear extension, and replacement of existing conservatory roof with new flat roof to match.

  27 Jan 2026 153m away Lawful development
• BH2025/02857 Awaiting decision

  38 Carden Avenue Brighton BN1 8NA

  Atlantic Cedar - full crown reduction on canopy, reduce by 2-3 metres, all cuts will be to BS3998. The tree owner would like more light and they don't want it getting closer to the house or the neighbouring property.

  24 Nov 2025 157m away Trees
• BH2025/02524 Awaiting decision

  20 Ridgeside Avenue Brighton BN1 8WB

  Certificate of lawfulness for use of a (C3) dwelling as a children's home for a maximum of 3 children with up to three carers, two sleeping overnight working on a rota basis at 20 Ridgeside Avenue

  13 Oct 2025 158m away Lawful development
• BH2025/02971 Awaiting decision

  77 Carden Avenue Brighton BN1 8NF

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of rear porch.

  5 Dec 2025 190m away Lawful development

• 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.

  18 Feb 2026 Lawful development
• BH2026/00349 Awaiting decision

  42 Tongdean Road Hove BN3 6QE

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey side extension.

  16 Feb 2026 Lawful development
• BH2026/00336 Awaiting decision

  13 Hythe Road Brighton BN1 6JR

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion incorporating rear dormer and 2no. front rooflights.

  13 Feb 2026 Lawful development
• BH2025/03071 Granted

  18 Pinfold Close Brighton BN2 6WG

  Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension.

  19 Dec 2025 Lawful development
• 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.

  12 Feb 2026 Lawful development