Glam And Glitz Hair Shop 44 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QF Data via plota.co.uk

BH2026/02035 Registered
Change of useNew homesCommercial premises

Proposal

Prior approval for change of use of shop (Class E) to 2no flats (Class C3). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 30 Oct 2026 and 9 Nov 2026, from Brighton and Hove's recent changes of use.

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Brighton and Hove AQMA 1
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
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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Important details

Council
Brighton and Hove
Postcode
BN1 4QF
Received
4 Sept 2026
Validated
4 Sept 2026

Decision outlook

Day 8 of the 56-day target. Brighton and Hove usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 848 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 →

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
37A Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Replace existing aluminium casement windows within three-light front bay of the basement…
BH2025/02378
2025
53 Beaconsfield Road Brighton BN1 4QH
Demolition of three adjacent garages and erection of a part single storey, part two store…
BH2025/02990
2025 Approved
3A, 3B And 3C Beaconsfield Road Brighton BN1 4QH
Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed PVCU windows.
BH2025/01997
2025 Approved
4 Beaconsfield Road Brighton BN1 4QH
Replacement of existing single-glazed timber-framed windows with new double-glazed uPVC w…
BH2025/01998
2025
58 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QF
Change of use and conversion of commercial office (E) to create 2no residential flats (C3…
BH2025/02248
2025 Approved
9 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Proposed loft conversion incorporating 2 rooflights to the front and rear dormer.
BH2025/00104
2025 Approved
31A Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed UPVC windows to t…
BH2025/00346
2024 Approved
58 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QF
Conversion of first and second floors to create 1no one bedroom flat and 1no two bedroom…
BH2024/02028
2024 Approved
Maisonette At 45 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Erection of rear garden platform / storage area / rear access stair (retrospective).
BH2024/02705
2025 Refused
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2024 Refused
53 Beaconsfield Road Brighton BN1 4QH
Demolition of existing garages and erection of a two-storey building comprising 2no. one…
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2024 Approved
34 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QF
Alterations to shop front including erection of a single storey front extension. (amended)
BH2024/00795
2023 Refused
Maisonette At 45 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Erection of rear garden platform / storage area / rear access stair (retrospective)
BH2023/02422
2023 Approved
Basement 55 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Replacement of 2no. timber framed, single glazed windows with uPVC double glazed casement…
BH2023/02000
2023 Withdrawn
53 Beaconsfield Road Brighton BN1 4QH
Roof alterations incorporating hip to gable extension, front rooflights and rear dormer a…
BH2023/02070
2022 Approved
31 Campbell Road Brighton BN1 4QD
Roof alterations incorporating rear dormer.
BH2022/02897
2022 Approved
53 Beaconsfield Road Brighton BN1 4QH
Roof alterations incorporating hip to gable extension, front rooflights and rear dormer a…
BH2022/02318
2022 Approved
2 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QF
Creation of roof terrace to provide additional seating area at rear of existing public ho…
BH2022/01194
2022 Approved
53 Beaconsfield Road Brighton BN1 4QH
Change of use and conversion of ground floor from health clinic (E) to residential (C3) t…
BH2022/01204
2022 Approved
Ground Floor Flat 37 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Replacement of existing timber windows with new UPVC double glazed sash windows to front…
BH2022/01462
2016 Approved
16 Ditchling Rise Brighton BN1 4QL
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with rooflights.
BH2016/05328
2016 Withdrawn
2A Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QF
Extension of retail space (A1) into courtyard, installation of new shop front to Preston…
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2016 Approved
Top Floor 55 Preston Road Brighton BN1 4QE
Installation of 3no rooflights to front and rear elevations.
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2016 Refused
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Brighton and Hove
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#185 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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