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Proposal

Extensions and alterations to include new front seating area, erection of awnings, alterations to fenestration, alterations to existing shop front, removal of rear roof covering, installation of electric sauna, erection of pergola, installation of air conditioning condenser unit and chiller unit, internal works and associated alterations (Part-retrospective). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Apr 2026
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Validated
6 May 2026
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Consultation
8 May 2026
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Approved
29 Oct 2026

Approved on 29 Oct 2026 · Planning (Applications) Committee · Last checked 29 Oct 2026

Documents 51

Consultation & comments 35

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All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Brighton and Hove built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 2 November 2026. 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.

Building

Floor area170 m² (1,830 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 74)
UseA1/A2 Retail and Financial/Professional services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2021, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
BN3 5QN
Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Ward
Westbourne & Poets' Corner
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
29 Oct 2026
Decision level
Planning (Applications) Committee
Applicant
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Agent
Other - Stickland Wright Ltd
Leaseholder
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How this decision compares

Decided in 176 days from validation, 120 days slower than Brighton and Hove's median of 56 for extensions. Approved, as 96% of extensions here are.

55%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
883decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Brighton and Hove in the last twelve months, from validation. Brighton and Hove decision record →

Public comments

30comments received
8 objecting1 neutral21 supporting

70% support · above the UK average of 16%

53 neighbours consulted · Last counted 29 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
22 Sept 2026
Consultation
8 May 2026
Comments by
20 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
11 May 2026
Committee
28 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
1 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.