Brighton planning news
Brighton planning news, newest first: applications, appeals and committee decisions, each story linked back to the council file.
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Oakley House, Edward Street: 20 Council Flats Approved
Councillors unanimously approved 20 affordable flats to replace Oakley House's six flats and shop on 28 October. One resident is still to be rehoused.
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Planning
Brighton Gasworks Paused: Berkeley Review Until End of 2026
Berkeley has paused the 495-home Brighton Gasworks scheme over rising costs. Gasholder demolition is still pencilled in for spring 2027; no date for the homes.
Planning
Coldean Neighbourhood Plan Passes: 374 Yes to 43 No
Coldean has voted 374 to 43 for its neighbourhood plan, which now counts in planning decisions. New HMO tests, eight protected green spaces and the next steps.
Falmer
Falmer Pond Restoration: Decision Due by 27 October
Comments on the Falmer Pond restoration closed on 9 October and a decision is due by 27 October. Sunday's walk is full; November and December have places.
Planning
BHASVIC Pitch: 1,362 Objections, 7 Clashes With Theatre
Councillors ruled on BHASVIC's floodlit pitch on 2 September. Officers found it would clash with 7 of the theatre's 125 shows, and set 16 conditions.
Planning
Brighton City Plan: Land Found for 30% of Homes Needed
Brighton needs about 2,500 homes a year and has found sites for roughly 30% of that to 2044. Councillors are now asked whether to build on the city's last industrial land.
Planning
King Alfred Approved: 8-Lane Pool, Ballroom Goes, 2028
Councillors backed the new King Alfred 8 to 1: a 25m eight-lane pool and 150 gym stations, but no ballroom and a third less space. It can still be called in.