Planning & Development
Planning applications in Brighton & Hove
Brighton & Hove has 34 conservation areas and over 3,400 listed buildings, making planning decisions particularly complex. The council's City Plan guides development strategy through to 2030.
Most applications fall into three types: full planning permission (major works), householder applications (extensions, alterations), and listed building consent (changes to heritage assets). Some minor works qualify as permitted development and don't need an application.
The national Planning Data platform (run by DLUHC) is in beta — not all councils have published their data yet. For the most complete local records, the council's own planning portal remains the primary source.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities — the government department overseeing planning policy
A building of special architectural or historic interest — Grade I, II*, or II — with restrictions on alterations
An area of special architectural or historic interest where extra planning controls apply
Community Infrastructure Levy — a charge on new development to fund local infrastructure like schools and roads
Section 106 agreement — a legal agreement requiring developers to provide affordable housing or community benefits
Building work that can be carried out without planning permission under national rules
Planning data is sourced from the national Planning Data platform (beta, run by DLUHC). Coverage depends on each council's participation. For Brighton & Hove applications, you can also check the council's own planning portal.