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BH2026/02100 - Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping) Registered
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Tree at front of property T18, Cedar tree The tree is proposed for a moderate crown reduction to reduce its overall height and lateral spread while retaining its natural shape and balanced form. The reduction will be carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice, removing suitable branch growth to reduce the crown by approximately 2 - 2.5m. The works are intended to manage the tree's size and spread, improve clearance from the surrounding property, and maintain an appropriate relationship between the tree and its surroundings. The tree will remain healthy, structurally balanced and aesthetically pleasing following the works. All pruning will be carried out by a suitably qualified arborist and in accordance with BS 3998:2010, with cuts kept to appropriate branch unions and no unnecessary damage to the tree. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 14 Oct 2026, from Brighton and Hove's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents

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Site constraints 4

Local nature reserve about 131 m away: Withdean & Westdene Woods
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Radon affected area, class 5
An estimated 10 to 30% of homes reach the radon action level. Indicative for the 1 km square, which takes the highest class found in it; a radon test gives the answer for a building.
From the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency indicative atlas. Under building regulations, as the BRE guide BR 211 (2023) sets out, new buildings and extensions need basic radon protection from class 3 in England and Wales and from class 2 in Scotland, and full protection from class 5. The class at the site itself, from the detailed BGS map, decides which.
UKHSA radon ↗
Also on the record
Conservation area about 60 m away: Tongdean; 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. 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.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £480,000 in March 2012. Detached house, freehold.

30 March 2012£480,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area203 m² (2,185 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (51 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 5 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 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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Important details

Council
Brighton and Hove
Application type
Treeworks on Preserved Trees (Lopping)
Postcode
BN1 5LS
Received
14 Sept 2026
Validated
14 Sept 2026
Ward
Westdene & Hove Park
Case officer
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Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 25 of the 56-day target. Brighton and Hove usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 30.

Day 2531 days to the 56-day target
93%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
211decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Brighton and Hove in the last twelve months, from validation. Brighton and Hove decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Erection of 1no four-bedroom dwellinghouse (C3) with access driveway and new crossover be…
BH2025/00979
2025 Refused
Roof alterations to include rear dormer extension, 2no gable extensions and rooflight to…
BH2025/01305
2025 Refused
Application to vary condition 1 of planning permission BH2024/02569 to extend the ground…
BH2025/00970
2024 Approved
Partial demolition and alterations to existing house to facilitate the erection of a new…
BH2024/02569
2024 Approved
Roof alterations to include rear dormer and front rooflights, reduction in house width an…
BH2024/01352
2021 Approved
T18 - cedar tree needs pruning The reduction in linear metre will 1.5-2m. The finished he…
BH2021/02993
2019 Refused
Erection of single storey rear extension to outbuilding incorporating connection to bunga…
BH2019/01664
2018 Refused
Erection of 2no storey rear extension to outbuilding incorporating glazed connection to b…
BH2018/02974
Within ~100m

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Refer to DAA Tree Schedule doc attached
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2021 Approved
24 Dyke Road Avenue Brighton BN1 5LB
Erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side extension with first floor balcony abo…
BH2021/01708
2021 Approved
17 The Beeches Brighton BN1 5LS
Erection of single storey side extension.
BH2021/00595
2020 Approved
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Erection of dormer to east elevation, alterations to fenestration, installation of brick…
BH2020/00943
2019 Refused
18 The Beeches Brighton BN1 5LS
Erection of a single storey detached garage to front elevation including the creation of…
BH2019/01033
2019
18 The Beeches Brighton BN1 5LS
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BH2019/02852
2018 Approved
24 Dyke Road Avenue Brighton BN1 5LB
Single storey rear extension with covered balcony, remodelling of front bay windows to in…
BH2018/02929
2018 Refused
17 The Beeches Brighton BN1 5LS
Installation of dormer to west facing roof slope.
BH2018/02928
2016 Approved
17 The Beeches Brighton BN1 5LS
Erection of extended rear dormer
BH2016/05195
2016 Approved
32 Dyke Road Avenue Brighton BN1 5LB
1no Beech T1 - Reduce canopy to a maximum of 1.5m to shape. 1no Birch T2 - Fell. 1no Hors…
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2016 Refused
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Fell 1no Birch. Fell Group of 2no Conifers and 1no Oak.
BH2016/02270
2016 Approved
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Erection of single storey front extension and revised fenestration.
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Brighton and Hove
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#185 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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.