How many new homes are needed and where should they be built?
There are more than 7,500 households on the housing register in Brighton & Hove and more than 1,800 in emergency or temporary accommodation.
We have launched a consultation to hear the views of residents, local businesses and those working in building design and construction that will help shape future development in the city over the next 15 to 20 years.
In the City Plan 2041 consultation there will be a chance to give your views on areas such as housing and accommodation; amenity spaces; transport and roads; sustainability and the natural environment; supporting a sustainable economy, and building a healthy city.
Space to build more homes is very limited
Council Gill Williams, Cabinet member for Housing and New Homes, said:
“We have a housing crisis in the city, but space to build more homes is very limited.
“So how can we increase the number of genuinely affordable new homes that are built in the city?
“Is building taller one answer?
“Where suitable sites exist, should we prioritise larger family homes over smaller units?
“Should we support more purpose-built student accommodation to release traditional homes back into the housing supply?
“Should we have a principal residents policy to limit the number of second and empty homes in our city?
“Our new City Plan will contain the planning policies to guide future development. How much new housing will be needed for example, and where it should be built.
“To help shape the plan, we want to hear your views.”
How to have your say
Our City Plan consultation is now open and will run until 20 January 2025. You can read more about the challenges we face and give your views online through our Your Voice website.
As part of the consultation, we are running an online webinar about housing and the issues we need to consider when locating development in the city. To register for this free event, which is taking place on Thursday 14 November at 1pm, please visit our consultation website events page.
Council officers will also be available in person to answer questions at events held in libraries across the city during the consultation period. Full details of these can also be found on the consultation website events page.
Printed copies of the consultation document are available in all libraries and council customer service centres, with details of how you can comment by email or post, if preferred.
