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UCL student Ahmad Loukeh standing next to B&HCC Head of Planning Liz Hobden in front of a construction site for a tall block of flats. There is a tree immediately in front of the flats, which are clad in white material except for the top two floors. There is a yellow crane beside the flats and a floodlight pylon in the 1st Central County Cricket Ground in Hove behind that.

Planning a bright future. Work experience inspires Ahmad

University College London student Ahmad Loukeh had a “fantastic experience” shadowing Head of Planning Liz Hobden for two days as we took part in the Chief Planners of Tomorrow scheme.

19 May 2022

A 5G mast and associated green box by the side of a busy road in Brighton & Hove. Cars are passing and the mast is situated ona pavement next to a street light and a bus shelter. Behind it is a a long wall with trees showing above.

5G map launches as new government rules take effect

Changes to the law introduced by the government in April 2022 mean that telecoms operators can now install higher and broader 5G masts without council approval.

18 May 2022

A map of the proposed Toads Hole Valley development showing an aerial view of the site, including planned roads, houses and community spaces.

Toads Hole Valley special Planning Committee on 25 May

With the transport impact information now available, a special Planning Committee will be held on 25 May 2022 to decide the duplicate planning application for Toads Hole Valley.

17 May 2022

people walking on a chalk path in the South Downs National Park

Protecting our precious downland for future generations

Residents are invited to give their views on the city's draft Downland Estate Plan.

13 May 2022

An aerial view of Saltdean with a childrens playground in the foreground, including a wooden climbing frame. Behind it there is a building in a park. Behind that houses rise up the hill to fill the horizon.

West Saltdean residents bid for neighbourhood planning powers

Following the ward by-election, the consultation on the applications for a West Saltdean Neighbourhood Forum and a Neighbourhood Area has now re-opened.

10 May 2022

A map of the proposed Toads Hole Valley development showing an aerial view of the site, including planned roads, housing and community spaces.

Toads Hole Valley transport impact information received

Two reports on the impact the development would have on local roads are now available. A Special Planning Committee will be held to approve or refuse proposals.

3 May 2022