Planning policy advice and guidance

Find information about how the City Plan Part 2 was prepared, the timetable and information about related committee reports and decisions.

View the brownfield land register for the city.

Find out about the design panel and other pre-application advice.

Site size threshold for affordable housing contributions and the application of vacant building credit.

The Brighton & Hove DesignPLACE review service provides impartial, independent advice and feedback on how proposals for development could be improved.

Overview

The Adopted City Plan Part One lists and safeguards a range of industrial estates and premises see policy CP3 Employment Land [PDF, 54kb].

The Employment Land Study 2012 indicates a forecast demand for industrial and warehouse floorspace (Use Class B1(c), B2 and B8) in the city to 2030.

What you need to know about planning policy.

Article 4 Direction - Commercial, Business and Service to Residential

We have removed permitted development rights (falling under Class MA) for changes of use from Class E (commercial, business and service uses) to Class C3 (dwelling houses) in specified parts of the city.

Information and guidance for changes to buildings.

View the latest published information on housing land supply in the city.