30 Crown Gardens Brighton BN1 3LD Data via plota.co.uk

Registered BH2026/02012
Change of useNew homes
Council
Brighton and Hove 4.3/10
Date received
1 Sept 2026
Date validated
1 Sept 2026
Postcode
BN1 3LD

Description

Conversion of basement storage area (Sui Generis) to one bedroom, one person flat (C3) with alterations to fenestration (Amendments to scheme approved under BH2025/02326) Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 27 Oct 2026 and 6 Nov 2026, from Brighton and Hove's recent changes of use.

Day 11 of the 56-day target. Brighton and Hove usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 1145 days to the 56-day target
52%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
58decided in the last year

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

Site constraints 2

Montpelier and Clifton Hill 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.
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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

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Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Conversion of basement storage area (Sui Generis) to one bedroom, one person flat (C3) wi…
BH2025/02325
2025
Conversion of basement storage area (Sui Generis) to create 1no. one-bed flat (C3), inclu…
BH2025/02326
2016 Approved
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 of application BH2013/01610.
BH2016/00349
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
1 Crown Gardens Brighton BN1 3LD
Erection of two storey rear extension.
BH2025/01927
2024 Approved
16 - 17 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3WA
Change of use of first and second floors from commercial (E) to residential (C3) to provi…
BH2024/02669
2024 Approved
Brighthelm Church And Community Centre North Road Brighton BN1 1YD
Installation of commemorative sculpture in Brighthelm Centre Rest Gardens.
BH2024/02297
2025 Approved
10 Crown Gardens Brighton BN1 3LD
Erection of new porch to front elevation, bicycle storage to front garden and installatio…
BH2025/00373
2025 Approved
19 Crown Gardens Brighton BN1 3LD
Front Garden T1 - Mulberry Reduce crown by 2-2.5 metres. Thin crown by 10% by removing br…
BH2025/00279
2025
46 North Gardens Brighton BN1 3LB
Proposed new door to rear garden wall (Retrospective).
BH2025/00389
2025
29 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA
Display of 1no externally illuminated fascia sign and 1no externally illuminated projecti…
BH2025/00045
2025
29 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA
Installation of replacement shopfront.
BH2025/00044
2024 Approved
46 North Gardens Brighton BN1 3LB
Installation of door to rear garden wall.
BH2024/01964
2023 Approved
25 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA (24-25 Queens Road And 30-31 Crown Gardens Brighton)
Part change of use from Masonic centre (F1) to restaurant and bar (E) and residential to…
BH2023/03238
2023 Approved
25 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA (24-25 Queens Road And 30-31 Crown Gardens Brighton)
Part change of use from Masonic centre (F1) to restaurant and bar (E) and residential to…
BH2023/03237
2024 Approved
Hanover House 118 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XG
Temporary change of use from E g) i) (office) to a flexible E g) i) and F1 (learning and…
BH2024/00371
2024 Approved
22 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA
Change of use of first and second floors from commercial (E) to residential to form 1no t…
BH2024/00654
2024 Approved
Brighthelm Church And Community Centre North Road Brighton BN1 1YD
Replacement of vehicle access barrier, new railings and gate to top of ramp and steps fro…
BH2024/00139
2024 Approved
53 North Road Brighton BN1 1YD
Installation of 2no. rooflights to main butterfly roof and 2no. rooflights to upper and g…
BH2024/00254
2024 Approved
50 Church Street Brighton BN1 3LF
Replacement of existing windows with painted timber frame windows and installation of met…
BH2024/00465
2023 Refused
First Floor And Second Floor Flat 21 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA
Change of use from a residential flat (C3) to a short-term holiday let (sui generis).
BH2023/00194
2022 Refused
47 Church Street Brighton BN1 3LJ
Replacement of single glazed wooden sash windows with double glazed uPVC windows for lowe…
BH2022/02645
2022 Approved
First And Second Floor 29 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA
Change of use at first and second floors from office (E) to residential to form 2no. two…
BH2022/03064
2022 Refused
Pavement Outside 112 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XG
Display of internally illuminated digital advertising panel forming integral part of comm…
BH2022/02542
2016 Refused
First Floor 18 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA
Display of 2no non-illuminated fascia signs and 1no non-illuminated projecting sign. (Ret…
BH2016/02285
2016 Refused
31 Queens Road Brighton BN1 3XA
Change of use of basement level from retail storage (A1) to residential dwelling (C3) wit…
BH2016/02489
2016 Approved
14 Kew Street, Brighton, BN1 3LG
Replacement of white painted timber front door with white composite front door.
BH2016/02656
2016 Approved
51 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 3LF
Erection of lower ground floor and ground floor rear extension with rooflights.
BH2016/01326
2016 Approved
15 Crown Gardens, Brighton, BN1 3LD
Fell 1no Bay Laurel - Only tree in front garden (Whilst tree has public visibility thus h…
BH2016/01989
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