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 1,719 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 54% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Brighton and Hove performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), (now often referred to as National Landscapes), are protected areas recognised for their exceptional scenic and natural 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about 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 1,719 applications which is well above the national average of 980. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 54% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Brighton and Hove performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), (now often referred to as National Landscapes), are protected areas recognised for their exceptional scenic and natural 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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
