12 Montpelier Crescent Brighton BN1 3JF Data via plota.co.uk

Decided BH2025/00854
Council
Brighton and Hove 4.3/10
Date received
28 Mar 2025
Date validated
28 Mar 2025
Postcode
BN1 3JF

Description

1. Apple Tree To cut back and shape as shown in red on the photograph. Max 1m on the top and rhs, max 1.5m on lhs 2. Ceanothus To cut back as shown in red on the photograph. Approx 1m from lhs, top and rhs. Data via plota.co.uk

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Site constraints 4

Grade II* listed: Numbers 7-31 and Attached Gate Piers and Walls and Railings
List entry 1380362 · 6 m away · 14 more listed buildings within 150 m (14 Grade II)
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 ↗
Montpelier and Clifton Hill conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
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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 1 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 area381 m² (4,101 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (67 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 10 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2021, 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

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2017 Approved
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3, 4 & 5 of application BH2017…
BH2017/02316
2017 Approved
Replacement of existing single storey rear extension with revised rear fenestration, remo…
BH2017/00935
2017 Approved
Replacement of existing single storey rear extension with revised rear fenestration, remo…
BH2017/00934
2016 Approved
Replacement of existing single storey rear extension with new single storey extension wit…
BH2016/02272
2016 Approved
Replacement of existing single storey rear extension with new single storey extension wit…
BH2016/02271
2016 Approved
Internal damp proofing works and installation of new door to basement store room.
BH2016/00779
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Flat 2 15 Montpelier Crescent Brighton BN1 3JF
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2025
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Internal alterations to the layout of the ground floor extension to create larger WC area…
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7 Clifton Hill Brighton BN1 3HQ
Renovation of existing timber sash windows to include insertion of meeting rail and staff…
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2025 Approved
20 Vernon Terrace Brighton BN1 3JG
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BH2025/02541
2025 Withdrawn
17 Montpelier Crescent Brighton BN1 3JF
Remove existing rear ground floor bay window, create new opening and fit double doors and…
BH2025/01519
2025 Withdrawn
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Remove existing rear ground floor bay window, create new opening and fit double doors and…
BH2025/01518
2025 Approved
21 Montpelier Crescent Brighton BN1 3JJ
Internal alterations to layout, replacement of kitchen fittings, repositioning of radiato…
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2025 Approved
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Repair and replacement of front boundary wall.
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Internal alterations to layout. Replacement of existing basement timber sliding sash wind…
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Installation of replacement railings at first floor level.
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4 Clifton Road Brighton BN1 3HP
Installation of replacement railings at first floor level.
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Flat 1 7 Vernon Terrace Brighton BN1 3JG
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BH2024/01663
2024 Approved
7 Clifton Hill Brighton BN1 3HQ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of new outbuilding to provide guest accommodat…
BH2024/00776
2024 Approved
7 Clifton Hill Brighton BN1 3HQ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of new outbuilding to provide guest accommodat…
BH2024/00775
2023 Refused
7 Clifton Hill Brighton BN1 3HQ
Demolition of existing garage and erection of new outbuilding to provide guest accommodat…
BH2023/03081
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2016 Approved
Flat 3 16 Montpelier Crescent Brighton
Internal alterations to layout of flat.
BH2016/02477
2016 Approved
Flat 3 16 Montpelier Crescent Brighton
Internal alterations to layout of flat.
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2016 Approved
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Fell 1no Goat Willow T1
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2016 Approved
FLAT 1, 5 Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1 3JF
Installation of internal damp proofing works. (Retrospective).
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2016 Approved
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.