Learn about our priorities and approach to regeneration opportunities in Brighton & Hove
The Council Plan 2023-2027 outlines our vision is for Brighton & Hove to be a city to be proud of, a healthy, fair and inclusive city where everyone thrives.
Our priorities for regeneration which will contribute to achieving those goals are:
Regeneration should enhance the city and create new areas with a ‘sense of place’ and that fit with the wider city. It should create public areas that are accessible and good to use, in line with the council’s Urban Design Framework. They should be great places to live with accessible amenities, low congestion and good sustainable transport links.
The city has a housing crisis. Residential development should help tackle this crisis by including genuinely affordable homes to buy and rent.
Regeneration should be closely aligned with the council’s work to improve the city’s sustainable and active travel links and infrastructure.
The plan to improve or replace sports facilities across the city will involve some significant regeneration projects, ensuring facilities such as the outdated King Alfred Leisure Centre are replaced.
Regeneration should embrace circular economy principles, minimise embodied carbon and operational energy use, promote biodiversity, sustainable transport and active travel, and meet the emerging UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
New developments should be designed sustainably to meet the needs of our natural environment. They should help deliver biodiversity improvements and net gains, complying with local, national and international policies and laws around planning, development and nature.
Projects should support and develop the city’s artistic and cultural offer.
Regeneration should improve the city’s tourist offer and infrastructure providing a draw for to the city.
Regeneration should support the wide range of businesses already operating in the city, encourage new and innovative businesses, help to create jobs and boost the local economy.
Regeneration should be accessible and welcome for all residents and visitors to the city. Developments should help tackle inequality, whilst promoting healthy lifestyles and community wellbeing.
Development should be consistent with our City Plan parts 1 and 2. This ensures that any regeneration is of high quality, fits with its local context and respects the city’s heritage.
You can view current and recently completed regeneration and housing projects across the city on our Brighton & Hove City regeneration map.
Communities across the city are benefitting from a range of projects funded through the Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 payments. Find out more about how Section 106 and the Community Infrastructure Levy benefits residents, businesses and local communities.