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Urban Characterisation Study
Identify the character of your neighbourhood
The Urban Characterisation Study (2009) is a comprehensive study of the characteristics of different neighbourhoods, which make up the city of Brighton & Hove. It has been produced to inform future planning policies, and assist with planning decision making.
The Study is split into sections on each of the different neighbourhoods, which can be individually viewed and downloaded:
Hanover and Elm Grove [PDF 1,114kb]
Mile Oak and Portslade Village [PDF 973kb]
Pankhurst and Craven Vale [PDF 1,031kb]
Tivoli and Prestonville [PDF 829kb]
West Blatchington [PDF 1,007kb]