Planning applications

Apply for planning permission in Brighton & Hove.

Applying for planning permission

When you need planning permission

Information and guidance for changes to buildings.
How to make an online planning application
Find out how to create and submit a planning application on the planning portal.
Planning application forms and checklists

Forms and checklists used to apply for different types of planning permission.
Planning application checklist for householders

Find out what you need to provide before completing a householder application. This includes the biodiversity checklist which ensures you and your project are helping protect wildlife and biodiversity in the city.
Developer contributions
Find out about Section 106, the Community Infrastructure Levy and other agreements relating to developing in Brighton & Hove.
Pay for your planning application

Pay for your planning application online
Pre-application planning advice service

Find out about the design panel and other pre-application advice.
Standards for online applications

The Planning Authority's standards for planning applications made online, what you may need to give us and how to give it to us.
Planning service privacy statement

Read our privacy notice for information on how we collect, store and process your data.

Finding and commenting on planning applications

Find and comment on planning applications
Search the Planning Register to find and comment on current planning applications and view details of historic applications. The register does not currently include applications made under the Permission in Principle legislation.
Find and comment on planning applications under the Permission in Principle legislation

Find out how to submit a comment on an application under the Permission in Principle legislation.
5G masts
Information on public health and planning application process for 5G masts
Planning information request form

Learn about a historic planning application.
List of charges for planning information

List of charges for planning history, notices, copying, research.

Information about planning

Planning application forms and checklists

Forms and checklists used to apply for different types of planning permission.
Weekly list of planning applications
View and download the most recent weekly lists of 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.
How a planning decision is made

Find out what happens after you have submitted your application.
Planning policy advice and guidance

What you need to know about planning policy.
Appeals

For refusal of planning permission, or 'non-determination' of an application.
Find the case officer for your planning application

How to find out which case officer is handling your application and how you can contact them.