Brighton and Hove is a vibrant coastal city with a rich heritage of Regency architecture and cultural landmarks. Key areas include Kemptown, Hove, and the seafront, with notable conservation areas. The planning context is primarily urban and sensitive to historic preservation.
In the last year Brighton and Hove decided 1,710 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 55% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Brighton and Hove performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), often referred to as National Landscapes, are protected for their remarkable natural and scenic value.
Brighton and Hove is partially within the South Downs AONB. Development is restricted to protect scenic and environmental qualities.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
Brighton and Hove is a vibrant coastal city with a rich heritage of Regency architecture and cultural landmarks. Key areas include Kemptown, Hove, and the seafront, with notable conservation areas. The planning context is primarily urban and sensitive to historic preservation.
In the last year Brighton and Hove decided 1,710 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 55% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Brighton and Hove performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), often referred to as National Landscapes, are protected for their remarkable natural and scenic value.
Brighton and Hove is partially within the South Downs AONB. Development is restricted to protect scenic and environmental qualities.
In our experience, one of the top reasons proposals in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are refused is causing landscape harm or visual intrusion, a risk that often arises when applications are not fully informed. We help minimise the likelihood of refusal with expert, guidance; contact us here.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
