24-25 Queens Road And 30-31 Crown Gardens Brighton BN1 3XA Data via plota.co.uk

Registered BH2026/00252
Date received
4 Feb 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
BN1 3XA

Description

Change of use of part of masonic centre to commercial unit (Class E) with new shopfront and 4no self-contained flats (C3) on first and second floor. Erection of second floor rear extension, extension of lift shaft and infill of lightwell. Data via plota.co.uk

Brighton and Hove
Planning Authority Score
4.2/10
Below average
#186 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Brighton and Hove is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #229 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Brighton and Hove decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #127 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #97 of 292
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #229 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #179 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
63 decided
1,710
Total decisions
193 refused in 2025