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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.

  1. Dismissed22 December 2025· minor3370959
    Westmoreland 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

  2. Dismissed18 December 2025· major3360946
    45 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

  3. Dismissed11 December 2025· commercial3374643
    Griller, 46-48 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA

    back lit illuminated letters signage above the shop front

  4. Allowed8 December 2025· minor3372428
    7 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

  5. Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3367324
    114 Sunninghill Avenue, Hove, BN3 8JA

    planning application to sub divide a dwellinghouse into two dwellings

  6. Dismissed24 November 2025· minor3369403
    Co-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

  7. Dismissed21 November 2025· householder3371949
    3 Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RJ

    extension and remodelling of the existing house

  8. Allowed17 November 2025· minor3370838
    5 Grafton Street, Brighton, BN2 1AQ

    Change of use from single dwellinghouse (C3) to a seven-bedroom large house in multiple occupation (sui generis)

  9. Allowed17 November 2025· minor3369410
    62 Albion Hill , Brighton , BN2 9NX
  10. Dismissed14 November 2025· minor3370854
    30 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

  11. Dismissed14 November 2025· householder3368965
    98 Greenways, Ovingdean, Brighton, BN2 7BL

    removal of existing driveway front gates and erection of replacement timber gates and fence

  12. Dismissed12 November 2025· commercial3372473
    Side 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

  13. Dismissed10 November 2025· minor3370700
    1 Mayo Road, Brighton, BN2 3RJ

    reconfiguration of rear extension and erection of new house to side of existing house

  14. Dismissed28 October 2025· minor3369478
    9 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

  15. Quashed On Legal Grounds22 October 2025· enforcement3349008
    Flat 14, Thomas House Clifton Hill, Brighton, BN1 3EN
  16. Quashed On Legal Grounds22 October 2025· enforcement3349007
    Flat 14, Thomas House Clifton Hill, Brighton, BN1 3EN

    without planning permission, the material change of use to short term visitor accommodation (sui generis)

  17. Allowed20 October 2025· ldc3350525
    33 Buckingham Street, Brighton, BN1 3LT

    as use as 7no self-contained flats (C3). Formal

  18. Notice varied and upheld7 October 2025· enforcement3341168
    Appendage, 36 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4AL

    without planning permission replacement of metal shopfront and gates with timber shopfront and doors

  19. Dismissed6 October 2025· minor3368125
    3 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

  20. Dismissed6 October 2025· householder3366947
    25 Osborne Villas, Hove, BN3 2RD

    the replacement of rear secondary glazing with UPVC windows

  21. Dismissed6 October 2025· minor3366654
    72 Goldstone Villas, Hove, BN3 3RU

    the erection of a three-storey, two-bedroom dwelling house (C3) fronting Ethel Street

  22. Allowed6 October 2025· other3357340
    132 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.

  23. Allowed6 October 2025· minor3357338
    132 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

  24. Dismissed3 October 2025· householder3366958
    Larch House, Wilbury Villas, Hove, BN3 6GS

    the construction of two additional storeys

  25. Dismissed26 September 2025· householder3369889
    77A Dyke Road Avenue, Hove, BN3 6DA

    erection of guard rail at first floor level

  26. Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3367340
    45 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

  27. Dismissed25 September 2025· other3365844
    10 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

  28. Dismissed25 September 2025· minor3365839
    10 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

  29. Dismissed25 September 2025· minor3355731
    Carpark 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

  30. Dismissed17 September 2025· other3357780
    48A Buckingham Road, Brighton, BN1 3RQ

    Replace one wooden framed back bedroom window and wooden framed lounge French windows with UPVC equivalents

  31. Dismissed15 September 2025· commercial3364386
    3 Pavilion Parade, Brighton, BN2 1RA

    a new single illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display

  32. Allowed28 August 2025· minor3359419
    60 Lansdowne Place, Hove, BN3 1FG

    the change of use from offices (Class E) to four self -contained flats (C3) together with alterations

  33. Allowed20 August 2025· minor3365715
    55 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

  34. Dismissed13 August 2025· minor3360891
    7 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

  35. Dismissed12 August 2025· commercial3366510
    50 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 1NA

    Retrospective application for the display of internally illuminated fascia sign

  36. Allowed12 August 2025· minor3365228
    Barclays Bank Plc, 139-142 North Street, Brighton, BN1 1RU

    Alterations to existing shopfront including installation of automatic sliding doors

  37. Notice upheld11 August 2025· enforcement3333339
    18- 19 Charlotte Street, Brighton, ., BN2 1AG

    described on the application form as internal refurbishment of basement

  38. Dismissed11 August 2025· other3321888
    19 Charlotte Street, KempTown, Brighton, BN2 1AG
  39. Dismissed7 August 2025· householder3363563
    34 Queens Park Rise, Brighton, BN2 9ZF

    Loft conversion with rear dormer and 2 no. front rooflights

  40. Dismissed1 August 2025· commercial3359775
    86 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

  41. Notice upheld29 July 2025· enforcement3353949
    23C 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

  42. Allowed24 July 2025· minor3355883
    Emblem House, Home Farm Business Centre, Hone Farm Road, Brighton, BN1 9HU

    for the permanent retention of a previously approved temporary extension

  43. Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3364923
    6 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

  44. Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3364161
    27 Marlborough Street, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 3EE

    the change of use from a dwellinghouse (use class C3) to short-term visitor accommodation (sui generis)

  45. Dismissed15 July 2025· minor3362348
    Coach 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

  46. Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3362919
    The 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

  47. Dismissed8 July 2025· minor3364323
    34 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

  48. Dismissed8 July 2025· minor3361017
    23 Portland Street, Brighton, BN1 1RN

    the change of use from C3 to dual use C3/C4

  49. Dismissed2 July 2025· minor3354306
    Norwood 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)

  50. Dismissed27 June 2025· minor3356149
    47 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

  51. Dismissed12 June 2025· minor3359836
    The 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

  52. Dismissed12 June 2025· minor3358469
    70 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

  53. Allowed11 June 2025· other3353409
    Brighton 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

  54. Allowed9 June 2025· householder3359767
    1 Princes Square, Hove, BN3 4GE

    French doors and Juliet balcony

  55. Dismissed9 June 2025· minor3357381
    2A Shanklin Road, Brighton, East, BN2 3LG

    conversion of existing garage/store into three storey house

  56. Dismissed6 June 2025· householder3357347
    20 Denmark Villas, Hove, BN3 3TE

    Creation of vehicle crossover and hardstanding to form off-street parking space and alterations to front boundary wall

  57. Dismissed5 June 2025· commercial3361429
    52 Norfolk Square, Brighton, BN1 2PA

    erection of new digital poster display

  58. Dismissed4 June 2025· householder3355449
    21 Downside, Hove, BN3 6QJ

    a retrospective application to replace existing front boundary wall

  59. Dismissed28 May 2025· minor3358505
    85 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

  60. Notice varied and upheld27 May 2025· enforcement3360776
    19 Highbank, Brighton, BN1 5GB

    Without planning permission, the change of use from residential (use class C3) to short term visitor accommodation (sui generis)

  61. Notice upheld27 May 2025· enforcement3339451
    Unit 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

  62. Allowed23 May 2025· minor3356666
    90 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

  63. Dismissed23 May 2025· other3355105
    3 Westmeston Avenue, Saltdean, Brighton, BN2 8AL
  64. Dismissed23 May 2025· commercial3353531
    178 Sackville Road, Hove, BN3 7AL

    Upgrade of existing 48 sheet advert to support digital poster

  65. Allowed22 May 2025· minor3358269
    150 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DL

    the installation of a full height extraction duct to rear elevation

  66. Allowed21 May 2025· minor3360132
    84A 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)

  67. Dismissed15 May 2025· minor3358993
    58a 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

  68. Dismissed6 May 2025· minor3356778
    3 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

  69. Dismissed1 May 2025· commercial3363269
    94 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YE

    conversion of 1no poster advertisement display to D- Poster

  70. Dismissed1 May 2025· commercial3362539
    Shermond Holdings Ltd, 22 Carlton Terrace, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 1XF

    new single illuminated 48-sheet digital advertisement display

  71. Dismissed24 April 2025· householder3358770
    96 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

  72. Dismissed7 April 2025· householder3359139
    76 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

  73. Dismissed7 April 2025· householder3358468
    249 Carden Avenue, Brighton, BN18LN

    to build a crossover in front of the house

  74. Allowed7 April 2025· householder3354553
    83-85 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.

  75. Dismissed3 April 2025· major3350527
    145 - 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

  76. Dismissed27 March 2025· other3344221
    Flat 2, 121 Lansdowne Place, Hove, BN3 1FP

    replacement timber casement windows

  77. Dismissed26 March 2025· householder3355519
    17 Havelock Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton , BN1 6GL

    to replace four front windows with uPVC sliding sash double glazed units

  78. Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3348382
    Units 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)

  79. Dismissed19 March 2025· other3347796
    13B Chichester Terrace, Brighton, BN2 1FG
  80. Dismissed19 March 2025· minor3347463
    13B 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)”

  81. Dismissed6 March 2025· householder3357662
    17 Arundel Road, Brighton, BN2 5TE

    the erection of a yurt in the rear garden (Retrospective)

  82. Allowed5 March 2025· householder3358628
    33 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

  83. Allowed28 February 2025· ldc3352528
    32 Varndean Gardens, Brighton, BN1 6WL

    provision of private swimming lessons in addition to domestic use

  84. Notice upheld28 February 2025· enforcement3343776
    11 Grand Avenue, Hove, BN3 2LF

    Replacement of roof tiles with machine made tiles on listed building

  85. Notice upheld25 February 2025· enforcement3324902
    14 Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1 3JF

    Attachment of solar panels to the rear wall of a Grade II* listed building

  86. Allowed17 February 2025· minor3355425
    Brighton 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

  87. Allowed11 February 2025· minor3348013
    4 Vere Road, Vere House, Brighton, BN1 4NR

    the extension and subdivision of Vere House to create two dwellings (Use Class C3)

  88. Allowed10 February 2025· minor3351060
    94 Overhill Drive , Brighton , East Sussex, BN1 8WJ

    the erection of a dwelling

  89. Dismissed10 February 2025· minor3346661
    Grange Court, 91 Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HD

    erection of two additional storeys to create 2no one bedroom flats and 1no two bedroom flat (C3)

  90. Dismissed10 February 2025· minor3346202
    196, Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2DJ

    the provision of a demountable sunshade to rear garden of Ola’s Bar

  91. Allowed7 February 2025· minor3353006
    12 Marlborough Mews, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 3EB

    change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to short term visitor accommodation (sui generis)

  92. Dismissed29 January 2025· advert3351476
    Pavement Outside 65 - 75 West Street, Brighton , BN1 2RA
  93. Dismissed29 January 2025· minor3351473
    Pavement Outside 65 - 75 West StreetBN1 2RA, Brighton, BN1 2RA

    the installation of a ‘Pulse Smart Hub’ with integrated digital screens

  94. Allowed29 January 2025· advert3351472
    Pavement Outside 127 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AD
  95. Allowed29 January 2025· other3351471
    Pavement Outside 127 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AD

    the installation of ‘Pulse Smart Hub’ with integrated digital screens

  96. Dismissed29 January 2025· advert3351470
    Pavement Outside 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE
  97. Dismissed29 January 2025· minor3351469
    Pavement Outside 17 Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE, BN1 1GE

    the installation of a ‘Pulse Smart Hub’ with integrated digital screens

  98. Split Decision29 January 2025· householder3351299
    54 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

  99. Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3342733
    407 Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5SG

    the change of use from 5 bedroom C3 property to a 5 bedroom C4 HMO property

  100. Dismissed10 January 2025· householder3345223
    51 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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