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 1,659 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 51% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 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), sometimes called National Landscapes, are designated for their exceptional scenic and natural importance.
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.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. 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 1,659 applications which is well above the national average of 959. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 51% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 58%). Stats updated Sept 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), sometimes called National Landscapes, are designated for their exceptional scenic and natural importance.
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.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
