Parking development at Village Way, Brighton

“BH2025/00899 - Land Adjacent to West Stand American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton - Full Planning…”

“The case officer introduced the application to the committee.”

“Councillor Robinson was informed that the Bennetts Field scheme was not on land owned by the football stadium. Vehicle access will be from the A27 and Village Way. The first and second decks will be accessed via ramps. There will be no vehicle access from the north and west of the site. Access via Village Way is considered the safest route for employees and directors. On non match days it is considered there will be very little pedestrian traffic.”

“Councillor Shanks was informed that over 500 parking spaces were lost when Bennetts Field lease ran out in 2021. The original planning consent for the stadium included a minimum of 1,500 parking spaces. Currently there are 2,219 parking spaces. Other sites are being looked on land owned by the stadium. New landscaping is proposed. The 6 existing small trees are to be relocated on the site and more trees planted in the development area.”

“Councillor Theobald considered it would be nice to keep the trees and hedges. The application is a good idea since losing Bennetts Field parking area. It was noted that the South Downs National Park have no objections. The design was considered good and the development excellent.”

“A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.”

“RESOLVED: That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to be MINDED TO GRANT planning permission subject to a s106 agreement and the following Conditions and Informatives, SAVE THAT should the s106 agreement not be completed or significantly advanced on or before 6th February 2026 the Head of Planning is hereby authorised to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out at the…”