Land North Of Swanborough Drive Brighton Data via plota.co.uk
Description
Erection of 2no residential blocks incorporating a community space, landscaped public frontage and associated works. (For information: The proposed residential blocks incorporate 36no flats (C3)). Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Planning committee
Decided by Brighton and Hove Planning Committee on 4 Feb 2026. The council has not yet issued its decision notice.
Approved unanimously
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
- The application would provide 36 affordable homes, community space and sustainable transport measures.
- Residents raised concerns about congestion and parking, while supporters highlighted affordable housing and community benefits.
- The committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission, subject to an agreement and conditions.
Source: Plota analysis of Brighton and Hove's committee minutes of 4 Feb 2026.
Site constraints 5
Checked on 19 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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.
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