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Planning Applications in
Brighton and Hove

Brighton and Hove has a population of approximately 283870 and is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Brighton and Hove to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

update Last updated: 13 March 2026

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Planning Application Types in Brighton and Hove

Based on 157 applications tracked between 2025-05-27 and 2026-02-04.

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Full

68 applications

43% of all applications

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Householder

34 applications

22% of all applications

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Certificate of Lawfulness

18 applications

11% of all applications

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Tree Works

17 applications

11% of all applications

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Change of Use

10 applications

6% of all applications

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Demolition

5 applications

3% of all applications

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157

Applications tracked

140

Unique locations

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Most common type

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Application categories

Data period: 2025-05-27 to 2026-02-04 · Updated 13 March 2026

Planning Battles in Brighton and Hove

Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Brighton and Hove area.

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Brighton Gasworks Development

2025

Proposed 495-home development on former gasworks site (derelict, contaminated). Council rejected in early 2025 citing cramped design and heritage impacts near Royal Pavilion. Housing Secretary overruled on appeal in September 2025, approving nine buildings up to 10 storeys. Local councillors frustrated at undermining local democracy.

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Why this matters: Shows how brownfield development can still be controversial. Demonstrates Housing Secretary's power to override local decisions.

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Hove Seafront Apartment Blocks

2024

Plans to demolish four houses on Kingsway for four-storey apartment block refused in August 2024. Similar nine-storey block of 42 flats also rejected. Planners deemed designs 'unacceptable' for creating overly dominant structures in conservation area.

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Why this matters: Shows strong local resistance to out-of-scale development even when housing is needed. Heritage and streetscape protection can override density targets.

Major Developments to Watch in Brighton and Hove

Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Brighton and Hove.

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info What Makes Planning in Brighton and Hove Different

arrow_right City needs thousands more homes but protects UNESCO-adjacent heritage. 72% of population aged 16-64 (young demographic).

Population 283,870 (2024). Area 82.72 km². Density ~3,400/km². 14% aged 65+.

Key Areas in Brighton and Hove

Seafront Royal Pavilion The Lanes Kemptown Hove

Coastal city with acute housing shortage. Strong heritage protection (Regency architecture, UNESCO-context). Significant student population. National Override used to approve major developments.