5 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP Data via plota.co.uk

Registered BH2026/01905
Extensions & alterations
Council
Brighton and Hove 4.3/10
Date received
13 Aug 2026
Date validated
24 Aug 2026
Postcode
BN1 8EP

Description

Erection of two storey side and rear extension and roof alterations with dormers to front and rear and rooflight to front. Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision around 19 Oct 2026, from Brighton and Hove's recent extensions.

Day 46 of the 56-day target. Brighton and Hove usually decides extensions by day 56.

Day 4610 days to the 56-day target
60%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
733decided 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 →

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 scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 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 area89 m² (958 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (66 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached bungalow, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2019, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
19 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension to replace existing garage with new basem…
BH2023/01645
2022 Approved
22 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
Roof alterations/extensions including hip to jerkinhead roof extension, front and rear do…
BH2022/02864
2022 Approved
35 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Erection of single storey rear extension with garden room below. (Part-retrospective).
BH2022/02002
2021 Approved
25 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
Erection of retaining walls and works to front garden area to form off-street parking are…
BH2021/04190
2021 Approved
12 Surrenden Close Brighton BN1 8EB
Erection of single storey rear extension with rooflights and associated works.
BH2021/03551
2021 Approved
29 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
T1 Ash Fell to ground level In decline due to Ash dieback Hazardous tree Tree owner will…
BH2021/03694
2021 Approved
8 Surrenden Close Brighton BN1 8EB
Erection of a Single Storey Rear infill Extension.
BH2021/03239
2021 Approved
11 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Erection of replacement entrance porch and single storey outbuilding adjacent to North el…
BH2021/02585
2021 Approved
16 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
Demolition of existing rear balcony, steps and store and construction of a 1.5 storey rea…
BH2021/01324
2020 Approved
21 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and the erection of proposed single s…
BH2020/02490
2019 Approved
35 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Erection of single storey rear extension.
BH2019/03042
2019 Approved
29 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
T1 Ash Remove 1x secondary branch back to primary bough. (Cutting back from property woul…
BH2019/03248
2019 Approved
44 Woodbourne Avenue Brighton BN1 8EQ
Alterations to front boundary incorporating creation of hardstanding and crossover.
BH2019/01938
2019
7 Beechwood Close Brighton BN1 8EP
1no Ash - Prune back to boundary with 11 Surrenden Close.
BH2019/01491
2017 Approved
9 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with enlarg…
BH2017/02165
2017 Withdrawn
29 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
householder planning consent
BH2017/03046
2017 Approved
33 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Hip to gable roof extension incorporating rooflights.
BH2017/01800
2017 Approved
42 Woodbourne Avenue Brighton BN1 8EQ
Alterations to front boundary and creation of hardstanding and crossover.
BH2017/01544
2017 Approved
9 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Erection of two storey rear extension with associated roof alterations, revised fenestrat…
BH2017/01588
2017 Approved
33 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Erection of single storey front extension.
BH2017/01167
2016 Approved
9 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with enlarg…
BH2016/06563
2016 Refused
9 Beechwood Avenue Brighton BN1 8ED
Erection of a two storey rear extension with associated alterations including to roof and…
BH2016/05207
2016 Approved
43 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8EQ
Erection of rear extension at lower ground floor with flat roof. Roof alterations incorpo…
BH2016/02462
2016 Approved
23 Woodbourne Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8EQ
Erection of rear extension to ground and lower ground floor, side extension to rebuild ex…
BH2016/01101
2016 Approved
29 Beechwood Avenue, Brighton, BN1 8ED
Erection of single storey extension to side/rear, installation of roof lights to side ele…
BH2016/01625
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

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.