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Westbourne & Poets' Corner planning approval rate

Westbourne & Poets' Corner ward in Brighton & Hove has a 94.2% approval rate based on 137 planning decisions. Brighton & Hove overall: 89.8%.

Last updated: March 2026

94.2%
ward approval rate
137
Decisions
129
Approved
8
Refused
89.8%
Brighton & Hove average

Westbourne & Poets' Corner sits slightly above the Brighton & Hove average, with a 4.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Westbourne & Poets' Corner compares

Westbourne & Poets' Corner ward (137 decided)
94.2%
Brighton & Hove overall (3,163 decided)
89.8%
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Recent decisions in Westbourne & Poets' Corner

T1 Beech- Prune back to previous points ONLY lowest branches on Northern side. L · Tue 18 Mar 2025
Approved
Prior Approval for change of use from commercial (E) to residential (C3) to crea · Mon 24 Feb 2025
Approved
Proposed dormer window to the rear to serve a room in the roof · Wed 05 Feb 2025
Approved
Erection of two story rear extension including Hip to Gable roof alterations. · Wed 05 Feb 2025
Approved
Demolition of existing conservatory at ground floor level, erection of 2no. sing · Tue 04 Feb 2025
Approved

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

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