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West Hill & North Laine planning approval rate

West Hill & North Laine ward in Brighton & Hove has a 85.7% approval rate based on 175 planning decisions. Brighton & Hove overall: 89.8%.

Last updated: March 2026

85.7%
ward approval rate
175
Decisions
150
Approved
25
Refused
89.8%
Brighton & Hove average

West Hill & North Laine is 4.1 percentage points below the Brighton & Hove average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How West Hill & North Laine compares

West Hill & North Laine ward (175 decided)
85.7%
Brighton & Hove overall (3,163 decided)
89.8%
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Recent decisions in West Hill & North Laine

Replacement of doors and window to side/rear with aluminium bi-fold doors. · Tue 04 Mar 2025
Approved
Replacement uPVC double glazed windows and aluminium doors to rear, side and cou · Fri 28 Feb 2025
Approved
Replacement of existing front elevation timber sash windows and front door with · Fri 28 Feb 2025
Approved
Front GardenT1 - MulberryReduce crown by 2-2.5 metres. Thin crown by 10% by remo · Fri 21 Feb 2025
Approved
Alterations to existing shopfront including installation of automatic sliding do · Wed 12 Feb 2025
Refused

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,163 decisions.

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