Former Peter Pan's Playground Site Madeira Drive Brighton BN2 1EN Data via plota.co.uk

BH2026/00605 Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Non-Material Amendment to application to amend the development description to: Application for variation of conditions 1, 3 and 23 of (as amended by ) to allow amendments to approved drawings to include reduced number of modular building units (from 107 to 74), increased overall floorspace (from 1372sqm to 1421sqm), and enlarged swimming pool (from 25m x 12m to 50m x 12m). Correction of the wording of condition 3. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Mar 2026
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Approved
1 Sept 2026

Approved on 1 Sept 2026 · Last checked 4 Sept 2026

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Associated applications 7

Site constraints 6

27 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Shelter Facing the End of Lower Rock Gardens, Grade II, about 13 m from the postcode pin · 26 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
East Cliff conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Heritage at risk: East Cliff
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Shoreham to Eastbourne about 19 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site; the route and its margin are protected.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; Inside the Brighton and Hove built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Brighton and Hove
Postcode
BN2 1EN
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Target decision
8 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
1 Sept 2026

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
20 Apr 2026
Site or press notice
23 Mar 2026
Statutory expiry
8 Apr 2026

Historical activity at this location

33 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Erection of 4no beach locker blocks (retrospective).
BH2023/01955
2022 Approved
Approval of Details reserved by Conditions 8 (retractable beach mat details), 10 (odour c…
BH2022/01535
2021 Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 18 (Drainage Layout), 19 (Drai…
BH2021/02944
2021 Approved
Non-material amendment to application BH2020/01018 to permit alterations to courtyard are…
BH2021/04524
2021 Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (external surfaces materials…
BH2021/02718
2021 Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Construction Environmental M…
BH2021/02046
2021 Approved
Application of approval of details reserved by condition 20 (archaeological works) of app…
BH2021/01521
2020 Approved
Application for variation of conditions 1, 3 and 23 of BH2019/00293 (as amended by BH2019…
BH2020/01018
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
23 Lower Rock Gardens Brighton BN2 1PG
Removal of parapet wall to roof and replacement with new parapet wall (retrospective).
BH2025/01160
2024 Approved
Flat 3 50 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Replacement of existing single glazed sash windows with new timber double glazed sash win…
BH2024/03009
2024 Approved
Flat 3 50 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Replacement of existing single glazed sash windows with new timber double glazed sash win…
BH2024/03010
2024 Approved
Garages At 1 Rock Place / Rear Of 45 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PF
Conversion of 2no garages into 1no self-contained studio flat (C3) with replacement of ga…
BH2024/01097
2024 Approved
Sealife Centre Madeira Drive Brighton BN2 1TB
The installation of one omni-antenna, located at a height of 7 metres AGL on the existing…
BH2024/00043
2023 Refused
Sealife Centre Madeira Drive Brighton BN2 1TB
The installation of one omni-antenna located at a height of 7 metres on the existing lamp…
BH2023/03246
2023 Approved
Madeira Drive Arches Madeira Drive Brighton BN2 1PT
Removal of the remaining decorative masks from the Madeira Terrace Arches.
BH2023/02314
2023 Approved
3C Atlingworth Street Brighton BN2 1PL
Installation of timber French doors to rear to replace existing window and door and inter…
BH2023/01635
2023 Approved
3C Atlingworth Street Brighton BN2 1PL
Installation of timber French doors to rear to replace existing window and door.
BH2023/01634
2022 Approved
The Temple Kemp Town Slopes And Black Rock Site Madeira Drive Brighton BN2 1EN
Covering of the roof of the Temple with terne-coated stainless steel.
BH2022/02833
2021 Approved
53 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Installation of cast iron gate to front elevation.
BH2021/03745
2021 Approved
53 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Installation of cast iron gate to front elevation.
BH2021/03746
2021 Approved
53 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Installation of cast iron gate to the front elevation.
BH2021/02281
2021 Approved
Flat 5A 45 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PE
Replacement of existing front door and alterations to access.
BH2021/01634
2021 Approved
Flat 14 54-55 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Installation of boiler flue vent at third floor level to side (Atlingworth Street) elevat…
BH2021/01989
2021 Approved
Flat 14 54-55 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Installation of boiler flue vent at third floor level to side (Atlingworth Street) elevat…
BH2021/01990
2021 Approved
Flat 15 Chain Pier House 46-49 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PE
Internal alterations to layout of flat (retrospective).
BH2021/01452
2021 Approved
55A Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Replacement of existing basement door with new timber door and steel security gate.
BH2021/00288
2021 Approved
55A Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PH
Replacement of existing basement door with new timber door and steel security gate.
BH2021/00520
2019 Approved
Flat 3 45 Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PE
[Retrospective] Internal alterations to layout of flat.
BH2019/03189
2016 Approved
THE TERRACES, Madeira Drive, Brighton (Madeira Terraces Madeira Drive Brighton)
Installation of supporting steelwork to three locations on Madeira Terraces.
BH2016/00563
2016 Approved
VOLKS RAILWAY, Madeira Drive, Brighton (Conservation Workshop Volk's Railway Madeira Drive Brighton)
Demolition of existing workshop and storage shed and erection of carriage storage space…
BH2016/01126
2016 Approved
PETER PANS GOLF COURSE, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN (Peter Pans Amusement Site Madeira Drive Brighton)
Erection of a single storey temporary structure for use as a theatre (Sui Generis) and fo…
BH2016/01405
2016 Withdrawn
CHAIN PIER HOUSE, 46 - 49 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1PE
listed building consent
BH2016/01050
2016
Conservation Workshop Volk's Railway Madeira Drive BRIGHTON BN2 1EN
Demolition of the existing workshop and storage sheds. Erection of new development includ…
BH2016/01127
Brighton and Hove
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#185 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Brighton and Hove is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #238 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Brighton and Hove decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #107 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #70 of 296
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #238 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #200 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
189 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
63 decided
1,719
Total decisions
176 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings