Planning applications
Planning service update - 18 July
We’re managing a high volume of applications. We’re sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience. It’s currently taking on average 14 weeks to determine an application from the point of validation (when an application is accepted as being complete and ready for processing).
We’re working hard to process older applications and prioritising appropriately to manage new and urgent applications such as prior approvals and applications for affordable housing, schools and health facilities. We’ve also brought in extra staff to help reduce the backlog as soon as possible.
If you wish to discuss any delay you’re experiencing with your application, please contact:
- Paul Vidler, East Team Planning Manager: paul.vidler@brighton-hove.gov.uk
- Nicola Hurley, West Team Planning Manager: nicola.hurley@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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- Find and comment on planning applications Search the Planning Register to find and comment on current planning applications
- View details of historic planning applications Search the Planning Register to view applications back to 1997
- Planning information request Order a planning history search, copy of decision notice, view a file or order copies from a file
- Planning information request charges List of charges for planning history, notices, copying, research
- Apply for planning permission Make an application, find application forms and checklists
- Pay for your planning application or advice online Pay for your planning application using our online payment facility
- Check if you need planning permission Information and guidance for changes to buildings
- Pre-application advice find out about the design panel and other pre-application advice
Information about planning
- Weekly lists of planning applications View our lists of weekly registered planning applications
- Environmental Impact Assessments Read Screening or Scoping Opinions that we've issued for a development proposal
- Planning committee Find out about the committee that makes planning decisions. Look at applications and decisions.
- Planning decisions Find out what happens after you have submitted your application
- Policy advice and guidance Useful policy advice and guidance to assist you in making your application
- Understanding the planning system An overview of national planning policy and guidance and how the planning system works
- Planning appeals For refusal of planning permission, or 'non-determination' of an application
- How to contact us Details of our current working arrangements
Planning peer challenges review
In March 2016, we had a full review of our Planning Authority. The review was organised by the Local Government Association and the Planning Advisory Service. It was carried out by trained officers and councillors from other councils.