BH2026/00376

1. 19 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 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

  28 Oct 2025 71m away Trees
• BH2025/02408 Refused

  49A Surrenden Road Brighton BN1 6PQ

  Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed Use) for the Use of the Coach House as a Permanent Dwelling (Use Class C3)

  29 Sep 2025 105m away Lawful development
• BH2026/00111 Awaiting decision

  24 Surrenden Holt Brighton BN1 6PT

  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

  20 Jan 2026 193m away Trees
• BH2025/02356 Granted

  22 Cornwall Gardens Brighton BN1 6RJ

  Rear garden T1 Copper Beech Crown reduce and shape by up to 1.5m (previous points) Reason: T1 grows on the boundary line between properties and heavily overhangs neighbour at no.24. causing excessive shade and damp issues.

  23 Sep 2025 194m away Trees
• BH2026/00232 Awaiting decision

  Dorothy Stringer School Loder Road Brighton BN1 6PZ

  Tree 1 - Sycamore (Tree No. 1): Fell to ground level. Reason: Small self-seeded tree adjacent to a post/column with branches growing into overhead telephone lines, creating ongoing conflict and safety risk. Tree 2 - Flowering Cherry (Tree No. 2, Tag 884): Fell to ground level. Reason: Tree in significant, immediate, and irreversible decline with basal decay; proximity to fencing and pedestrian areas presents a risk of failure. Tree 3 - Sycamore (Tree No. 3, Tag 861): Pollard to approximately 9m. Reason: Tree leans towards astroturf pitch and has a bifurcated stem with a cavity in the lower trunk. Pollarding will reduce loading and manage structural risk while retaining the tree. Tree 4 - Flowering Cherry (Tree No. 4, Tag 871): Fell to ground level. Reason: Heavily ivy-covered tree with significant basal decay adjacent to boundary fencing, presenting a foreseeable risk of failure. Ivy removal to adjacent trees excluded at client request. Tree 5 - Pissard's Plum (Tree No. 5): Re-coppice to approximately 1m. Reason: Multi-stemmed tree close to buildings and shelter, with branches in contact with structures. Works will reduce risk and allow controlled regrowth. Tree 6 - Field Maple (Tree No. 6): Selective reduction up to 1m on west side only. Reason: Young tree adjacent to a lamp column; pruning required to prevent contact and future conflict while maintaining a balanced crown. Tree 7 - Ash (Tree No. 7, Tag 886): Fell to ground level. Reason: Visible crack at base of trunk indicating structural weakness. Proximity to fencing and site use presents an unacceptable safety risk. Tree 8 - Horse Chestnut (Tree No. 8, Tag 888): Fell to ground level and remove timber. Reason: Dead standing tree located adjacent to main entrance and nearby residential property; removal required due to high-risk location. Tree 9 - Sycamore (Tree No. 9, Tag 62): Fell to ground level. Reason: Tree in overall decline with historic trunk damage, major deadwood, and structural weakn...

  3 Feb 2026 228m away Trees
• BH2026/00023 Awaiting decision

  8 Varndean Holt Brighton BN1 6QX

  T29 - Ash reduce crown by approx 3 metres back to appropriate growth point. T30 - Ash reduce crown by by approx 3 metres back to appropriate growth point. T31 - Ash reduce crown by approx 3 metres back to appropriate growth point - heavily loaded laterals. T35 - Ash reduce radial crown spread by 2.5 metres. Thin by 10% and remove any rubbing or damaged limbs.

  7 Jan 2026 244m away Trees

• BH2026/00462 Awaiting decision

  Warren Road Woodingdean Brighton BN2 6DB

  To install telecommunications apparatus.

  27 Feb 2026 Prior approval
• BH2026/00460 Awaiting decision

  Johnson Bank Wellington Road Brighton BN2 3AY

  To install telecommunications apparatus.

  27 Feb 2026 Prior approval
• BH2026/00383 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1-9 43 Lansdowne Place Hove BN3 1HF

  To install telecommunications apparatus.

  20 Feb 2026 Prior approval
• BH2026/00381 Awaiting decision

  Flat 1-9 16 Lansdowne Place Hove BN3 1HG

  To install telecommunications apparatus.

  20 Feb 2026 Prior approval
• BH2026/00380 Awaiting decision

  15 Brunswick Place Hove BN3 1ND

  To install telecommunications apparatus.

  20 Feb 2026 Prior approval