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Planning appeals in Brighton and Hove City Council, 2025
100 appeals decided in 2025, 24% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed22 December 2025· minor3370959Westmoreland Court, Goldsmid Road, Hove, BN3 1QE
new dwellings formed within an additional two floors (comprising 2 x 2 bed and 2 x 1 bed flat) above Westmorland Court under Sch 2, Part 20 Class A of the GPDO
- Dismissed18 December 2025· major336094645 Gloucester Street, Brighton , BN1 4EW
part change of use (retention of Class E) and extension at rear to create 9 no residential units (C3), with associated alterations
- Dismissed11 December 2025· commercial3374643Griller, 46-48 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA
back lit illuminated letters signage above the shop front
- Allowed8 December 2025· minor33724287 Mayo Road, Brighton, BN2 3RJ
extensions and alterations to the existing building to create 1 no. self- contained flat at lower ground level and alter the layout of the existing HMO
- Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3367324114 Sunninghill Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JA
planning application to sub divide a dwellinghouse into two dwellings
- Dismissed24 November 2025· minor3369403Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, 269 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6FL
Installation of new shopfront formed on line of concrete plinth, new ramp and handrails formed, shopfront sprayed traffic grey RAL 7043, new timber compound to side elevation for trolley storage
- Dismissed21 November 2025· householder33719493 Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RJ
extension and remodelling of the existing house
- Allowed17 November 2025· minor33708385 Grafton Street, Brighton, BN2 1AQ
Change of use from single dwellinghouse (C3) to a seven-bedroom large house in multiple occupation (sui generis)
- Allowed17 November 2025· minor336941062 Albion Hill , Brighton , BN2 9NX
- Dismissed14 November 2025· minor337085430 Upper North Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3FG
the change of use from residential flat (C3) and shop (E) to 6no bedroom small house in multiple occupation (C4) including new doors, rear lightwell and associated works
- Dismissed14 November 2025· householder336896598 Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BL
removal of existing driveway front gates and erection of replacement timber gates and fence
- Dismissed12 November 2025· commercial3372473Side Wall, Advertising Right Adjacent, 56 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HE
described on the application form as “a non-illuminated billboard measuring 2.03 metres by 3.05 metres (6'8 by 10') with a changing array of advertisements
- Dismissed10 November 2025· minor33707001 Mayo Road, Brighton, BN2 3RJ
reconfiguration of rear extension and erection of new house to side of existing house
- Dismissed28 October 2025· minor33694789 The Beeches , Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 5LS
partial demolition and alterations to existing house to facilitate the erection of a new 2no. storey detached dwellinghouse (C3) to rear. Erection of new double garage with cycle storage and creation of a swimming pool. Associated landscaping, boundary treatments, parking, refuse and recycling storage. New access and widened vehicle crossover at 9 The Beeches, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 5LS without complying with condition 1 attached to planning permission Ref: BH2024/02569
- Quashed On Legal Grounds22 October 2025· enforcement3349008Flat 14, Thomas House Clifton Hill, Brighton, BN1 3EN
- Quashed On Legal Grounds22 October 2025· enforcement3349007Flat 14, Thomas House Clifton Hill, Brighton, BN1 3EN
without planning permission, the material change of use to short term visitor accommodation (sui generis)
- Allowed20 October 2025· ldc335052533 Buckingham Street, Brighton, BN1 3LT
as use as 7no self-contained flats (C3). Formal
- Notice varied and upheld7 October 2025· enforcement3341168Appendage, 36 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4AL
without planning permission replacement of metal shopfront and gates with timber shopfront and doors
- Dismissed6 October 2025· minor33681253 Cliff Top Heights, Cranleigh Avenue, Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove, BN2 7FX
variation of condition 2 of application BH2012/01545 (Demolition of existing houses and erection of 3no detached dwellings) to allow for minor material amendments without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref BH/2014/03110, dated 23 December 2014
- Dismissed6 October 2025· householder336694725 Osborne Villas, Hove, BN3 2RD
the replacement of rear secondary glazing with UPVC windows
- Dismissed6 October 2025· minor336665472 Goldstone Villas, Hove, BN3 3RU
the erection of a three-storey, two-bedroom dwelling house (C3) fronting Ethel Street
- Allowed6 October 2025· other3357340132 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HH
Erection of an additional storey to create 1no two bedroom flat (C3) with front roof terrace and stone balustrade. Installation of a new lift and stairwell. Revised fenestration to front and rear elevation.
- Allowed6 October 2025· minor3357338132 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HH
the erection of an additional storey to create 1no two bedroom flat (C3) with front roof terrace and stone balustrade. Installation of a new lift and stairwell. Revised fenestration to front and rear elevation
- Dismissed3 October 2025· householder3366958Larch House, Wilbury Villas, Hove, BN3 6GS
the construction of two additional storeys
- Dismissed26 September 2025· householder336988977A Dyke Road Avenue, Hove, BN3 6DA
erection of guard rail at first floor level
- Dismissed26 September 2025· minor336734045 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4FT
application to vary conditions 1, 3, 5, 6 of planning permission BH2020/03021 to amend the east facade to include a new front door in a revised location, replacement fenestration and recovering the main pitched roofs
- Dismissed25 September 2025· other336584410 Victoria Grove, Hove, BN3 2LJ
‘retrospective application for new awnings and frame, replacement tiling, replacement of bi-fold windows with sash windows and painting of fascia panel green. Increased height of planters along front boundary.’ Appeal B: APP/Q1445/Y/25/3365844 10 Victoria Grove, Hove, Brighton & Hove BN3 2LJ
- Dismissed25 September 2025· minor336583910 Victoria Grove, Hove, BN3 2LJ
‘retrospective application for new awnings and frame, replacement tiling, replacement of bi-fold windows with sash windows and painting of fascia panel green. Increased height of planters along front boundary.’ Appeal B: APP/Q1445/Y/25/3365844 10 Victoria Grove, Hove, Brighton & Hove BN3 2LJ
- Dismissed25 September 2025· minor3355731Carpark at St Andrews Church, 163 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2AD
Alterations to existing hand car wash to increase the number of parking spaces from 2 to 8 and change the operating hours from 07:00-15:00 Mondays to Saturdays to 08:00-19:00 Mondays to Sundays
- Dismissed17 September 2025· other335778048A Buckingham Road, Brighton, BN1 3RQ
Replace one wooden framed back bedroom window and wooden framed lounge French windows with UPVC equivalents
- Dismissed15 September 2025· commercial33643863 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, BN2 1RA
a new single illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display
- Allowed28 August 2025· minor335941960 Lansdowne Place, Hove, BN3 1FG
the change of use from offices (Class E) to four self -contained flats (C3) together with alterations
- Allowed20 August 2025· minor336571555 Shanklin Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 3LP
roof alterations incorporating raised roof ridge height, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and 3 no rooflights to front elevation
- Dismissed13 August 2025· minor33608917 The Furlong, Brighton, BN2 4FR
creation of 9x studio units and cluster flat formed of 6x bedspaces of purpose-built student accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis) within first floor and new communal gymnasium, dance studio and flexible social / study space in place of vacant commercial unit within ground floor of existing student accommodation block no.8, incorporating external alterations including the creation of a roof terrace and cycle storage. Internal refurbishment of ground floor level of student accommodation blocks 6&7 to provide improved social/study space
- Dismissed12 August 2025· commercial336651050 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA
Retrospective application for the display of internally illuminated fascia sign
- Allowed12 August 2025· minor3365228Barclays Bank Plc, 139-142 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1RU
Alterations to existing shopfront including installation of automatic sliding doors
- Notice upheld11 August 2025· enforcement333333918- 19 Charlotte Street, Brighton, ., BN2 1AG
described on the application form as internal refurbishment of basement
- Dismissed11 August 2025· other332188819 Charlotte Street, KempTown, Brighton, BN2 1AG
- Dismissed7 August 2025· householder336356334 Queens Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF
Loft conversion with rear dormer and 2 no. front rooflights
- Dismissed1 August 2025· commercial335977586 87 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HG
Change existing signage to meet approval of Council - Existing large internally illuminated wall sign to be retained & converted to non illuminated by removal of all lighting components Existing individual halo letters to be disconnected and all lighting components removed
- Notice upheld29 July 2025· enforcement335394923C Shirley Drive, Hove, BN3 6NQ
without planning permission, the erection of a dwellinghouse on the Land, in the approximate position shown hatched black on the attached plan
- Allowed24 July 2025· minor3355883Emblem House, Home Farm Business Centre, Hone Farm Road, Brighton, BN1 9HU
for the permanent retention of a previously approved temporary extension
- Dismissed17 July 2025· minor33649236 Marlborough Place, Brighton, BN1 1UB
a temporary change of use of offices (Class E) to nine bedroom large house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis) for occupation by property guardians until the end of December 2026
- Dismissed17 July 2025· minor336416127 Marlborough Street, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 3EE
the change of use from a dwellinghouse (use class C3) to short-term visitor accommodation (sui generis)
- Dismissed15 July 2025· minor3362348Coach House to the Rear of 225 Preseton Road, Brighton, BN1 6SA
the conversion of a mews building to a C3 dwelling including alterations and extensions
- Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3362919The Park View, 71 Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6LD
erection of a goal post awning to customer terrace at the front of The Park View public house
- Dismissed8 July 2025· minor336432334 Park Road, Brighton, BN1 9AB
change of use of a small house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to a large house in multiple occupation (sui generis) including a loft conversion
- Dismissed8 July 2025· minor336101723 Portland Street, Brighton, BN1 1RN
the change of use from C3 to dual use C3/C4
- Dismissed2 July 2025· minor3354306Norwood House, 9 Dyke Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 3FE
Change of use of first, second and third floors from offices (Class E) to 6 flats (Class C3)
- Dismissed27 June 2025· minor335614947 Ainsworth Avenue, Ovingdean, East Sussex, BN2 7BG
the proposed demolition of existing bungalow plus ancillary buildings (Class C3) and erection of 3no. three-bedroom dwellings (Class C3) (net increase of 2no. dwellings), plus parking provision, refuse storage, soft landscaping and ecological enhancements
- Dismissed12 June 2025· minor3359836The Rooftop of St Margaret's Court, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HS
Installation of 1No. EE and 1No. H3G Antenna Aperture on Valmont frame on plinths, EE and H3G BOBs behind antennas, 1No. H3G unilateral cabinet on steel grillage, 2No. EE Unilateral cabinets on steel grillage, EE/H3G MK5 Link AC on steel grillage, 1No. EE and 1No. H3G antenna aperture on Valmont frame on plinths, EE & H3G BOB'S behind antennas, 4No. EE and 4No. H3G RRU'S on pole on Valmont tripod, 2No. EE & H3G 600Ø dishes on antenna pole, 2No. EE & H3G 600Ø dishes on antenna pole (behind) and ancillary equipment for the purposes of telecommunications development
- Dismissed12 June 2025· minor335846970 Downs Valley Road, Saltdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6RF
demolition of existing house's side extension and replacement of conservatory with single story rear extension. Subdivision of site and erection of a new dwellinghouse in the rear garden with associated landscaping
- Allowed11 June 2025· other3353409Brighton Gasworks, Land Bounded by Roedean Road (B2066), Marina Way and Boundary Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5TG
Comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment comprising site preparation and enabling works, demolition of existing buildings and structures, provision of new buildings comprising residential use (C3) and flexible non-residential floorspace (E), amenity space, public realm, landscaping, parking, highway works, access and servicing arrangements and associated infrastructure, including interim works
- Allowed9 June 2025· householder33597671 Princes Square, Hove, BN3 4GE
French doors and Juliet balcony
- Dismissed9 June 2025· minor33573812A Shanklin Road, Brighton, East, BN2 3LG
conversion of existing garage/store into three storey house
- Dismissed6 June 2025· householder335734720 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TE
Creation of vehicle crossover and hardstanding to form off-street parking space and alterations to front boundary wall
- Dismissed5 June 2025· commercial336142952 Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PA
erection of new digital poster display
- Dismissed4 June 2025· householder335544921 Downside, Hove, BN3 6QJ
a retrospective application to replace existing front boundary wall
- Dismissed28 May 2025· minor335850585 Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton, BN1 6HF
the erection of 2no dwellings (C3) to rear. Erection of single storey rear extension to existing property to create additional flat (C3), roof alterations with side rooflights and associated alterations, landscaping and car parking
- Notice varied and upheld27 May 2025· enforcement336077619 Highbank, Brighton, BN1 5GB
Without planning permission, the change of use from residential (use class C3) to short term visitor accommodation (sui generis)
- Notice upheld27 May 2025· enforcement3339451Unit 4, Planet House, 1 The Drive, Hove, BN3 3JE
Without planning permission, the erection of a single storey extension attached to the front of the building
- Allowed23 May 2025· minor335666690 and 92 Southall Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4BB
change of use of a pair of semi-detached small houses in multiple occupation (C4) to large houses in multiple occupation (sui generis) with loft conversions and rear extensions
- Dismissed23 May 2025· other33551053 Westmeston Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8AL
- Dismissed23 May 2025· commercial3353531178 Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 7AL
Upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster
- Allowed22 May 2025· minor3358269150 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL
the installation of a full height extraction duct to rear elevation
- Allowed21 May 2025· minor336013284A Portland Road, 68-70 The Drive, Hove, BN3 5DL
Change of use from existing single dwelling house (C3) to a 3 bedroom small house in multiple occupation (C4) (retrospective)
- Dismissed15 May 2025· minor335899358a High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 7HF
to remove wooden sash windows to front (lounge and main bedroom) and replace with uPVC double glazed sash windows
- Dismissed6 May 2025· minor33567783 Merston Close, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6WJ
demolition of side extension, porch and garage and erection of 2no. new dwellinghouses with car carport and associated landscaping
- Dismissed1 May 2025· commercial336326994 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YE
conversion of 1no poster advertisement display to D- Poster
- Dismissed1 May 2025· commercial3362539Shermond Holdings Ltd, 22 Carlton Terrace, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XF
new single illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display
- Dismissed24 April 2025· householder335877096 Shirley Drive, Hove, BN3 6UL
alterations to 96 Shirley Drive including; rear south -east corner infill extension, new first floor and roof and new open porch to front
- Dismissed7 April 2025· householder335913976 Eldred Avenue, Brighton, BN1 5EH
New roof over 76 Eldred Avenue, including hip to gable front and back, raised ridgeline and new side dormer. New porch roof at ground floor level
- Dismissed7 April 2025· householder3358468249 Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN18LN
to build a crossover in front of the house
- Allowed7 April 2025· householder335455383-85 Flat 2, St Aubyns, Hove, BN3 2TL
Erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension, plus insertion of 3no. timber sash windows within southern elevation. Provision of soft landscaping and new wall and fencing treatment to eastern boundary.
- Dismissed3 April 2025· major3350527145 - 151 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4GR
demolish two pairs of semi-detached dwellings and erect a block of approximately 42 apartments, together with associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed27 March 2025· other3344221Flat 2, 121 Lansdowne Place, Hove, BN3 1FP
replacement timber casement windows
- Dismissed26 March 2025· householder335551917 Havelock Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton , BN1 6GL
to replace four front windows with uPVC sliding sash double glazed units
- Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3348382Units 9, 1 D Panorama House, Vale Road, Hove, BN41 1BA
conversion of Unit 9 into an office use. Provision of new obscure glazed windows (within existing openings)
- Dismissed19 March 2025· other334779613B Chichester Terrace, Brighton, BN2 1FG
- Dismissed19 March 2025· minor334746313B Chichester Terrace, Brighton, BN2 1FG
alterations to sub-divide the existing flat to create an additional flat (similar to that which existed prior to the current consent for amalgamation granted 1991/2)”
- Dismissed6 March 2025· householder335766217 Arundel Road, Brighton, BN2 5TE
the erection of a yurt in the rear garden (Retrospective)
- Allowed5 March 2025· householder335862833 Stoneleigh Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 8NP
a partial first floor extension over the existing flat roof to the rear and installation of new cladding to the existing rear dormer
- Allowed28 February 2025· ldc335252832 Varndean Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6WL
provision of private swimming lessons in addition to domestic use
- Notice upheld28 February 2025· enforcement334377611 Grand Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LF
Replacement of roof tiles with machine made tiles on listed building
- Notice upheld25 February 2025· enforcement332490214 Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1 3JF
Attachment of solar panels to the rear wall of a Grade II* listed building
- Allowed17 February 2025· minor3355425Brighton Service Station, Mill Road, Brighton, BN1 8ZF
the demolition of existing jet washes and the creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, jet wash bays, sub-station enclosure and associated forecourt works
- Allowed11 February 2025· minor33480134 Vere Road, Vere House, Brighton, BN1 4NR
the extension and subdivision of Vere House to create two dwellings (Use Class C3)
- Allowed10 February 2025· minor335106094 Overhill Drive , Brighton , East Sussex, BN1 8WJ
the erection of a dwelling
- Dismissed10 February 2025· minor3346661Grange Court, 91 Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HD
erection of two additional storeys to create 2no one bedroom flats and 1no two bedroom flat (C3)
- Dismissed10 February 2025· minor3346202196, Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DJ
the provision of a demountable sunshade to rear garden of Ola’s Bar
- Allowed7 February 2025· minor335300612 Marlborough Mews, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 3EB
change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to short term visitor accommodation (sui generis)
- Dismissed29 January 2025· advert3351476Pavement Outside 65 - 75 West Street, Brighton , BN1 2RA
- Dismissed29 January 2025· minor3351473Pavement Outside 65 - 75 West StreetBN1 2RA, Brighton, BN1 2RA
the installation of a ‘Pulse Smart Hub’ with integrated digital screens
- Allowed29 January 2025· advert3351472Pavement Outside 127 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AD
- Allowed29 January 2025· other3351471Pavement Outside 127 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AD
the installation of ‘Pulse Smart Hub’ with integrated digital screens
- Dismissed29 January 2025· advert3351470Pavement Outside 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE
- Dismissed29 January 2025· minor3351469Pavement Outside 17 Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE, BN1 1GE
the installation of a ‘Pulse Smart Hub’ with integrated digital screens
- Split Decision29 January 2025· householder335129954 Richmond Road, Brighton, BN2 3RN
Energy efficiency measures to rear of property comprising external wall insulation (EWI) and replacement windows and doors, plus replacement aluminium window to front of property
- Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3342733407 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5SG
the change of use from 5 bedroom C3 property to a 5 bedroom C4 HMO property
- Dismissed10 January 2025· householder334522351 Applesham Avenue , Hove, East Sussex , BN3 8JJ
4m rear extension with pitched roof, redland 49 tiles to match existing, 2 velux windows, 4m bifold door to rear elevation
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