Brighton and Hove Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Brighton and Hove Planning Portal serves as the primary hub for developers to submit and manage planning applications within the area. It also enables users to monitor the progress of other developments and provide feedback on nearby projects.
Obtaining environmental advice is crucial to ensure your development complies with the ecological standards set by Brighton & Hove City Council. At Collington Winter, we offer expert guidance throughout the application process, helping you meet all necessary ecological criteria and align your project with local conservation goals.
All applications in Brighton & Hove must be submitted via the Brighton & Hove planning portal.
Brighton and Hove planning portal: The application process
Project developers can follow these key steps when applying for planning permission through the Brighton & Hove Planning Portal:
Prepare your application – Gather and complete all necessary documentation, including:
- Relevant application forms (available on the portal)
- Site plans and architectural drawings (e.g. elevations, floor plans)
- Supporting documents such as a Design and Access Statement, ecological surveys, or heritage assessments (if required)
- A Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) proposal, demonstrating at least a 10% improvement to the local environment
Submit the application
- Fill out the online application form with your project’s details
- Upload all required documents and supporting information through the portal
Public consultation
- Once validated, your application will be made publicly available on the portal
- Neighbours, statutory bodies and other stakeholders will be able to provide feedback
Assessment process
- The application will be assessed against local planning policies, environmental factors, stakeholder input, and public comments
- You may be asked to make changes, particularly to address ecological issues or improve your BNG proposal
Decision
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- Depending on the scale of the project, a planning officer or the council’s planning committee will determine the outcome
- You will be notified of the decision, which will also be published on the Brighton and Hove planning portal
What ecological requirements are considered during the planning permission process?
When applying for planning permission on the Brighton & Hove planning portal, ecological requirements must be prioritised. The most common ecological considerations include:
- Ecological Surveys – To assess ecosystems and plant species that may require special attention
- Protected Species Assessment – To identify any protected species which may be present, such as bats and badgers, that may need protection plans
- Tree surveys – To evaluate the impact on trees on the site
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Any new developments are legally required to improve the local ecological habitat by at least 10%, either directly on-site or by offsetting the requirement elsewhere.
- Landscape Surveys – Consideration must be given to the potential impact on the surrounding landscape.
- Ecological Clerk of Works – Collington Winter can delegate an ecological clerk of works to oversee any assessments with respect to protected species and BNG
How can Collington Winter assist?
Collington Winter provides expert guidance to developers navigating the planning permission process in Brighton and Hove. Our experienced Ecological Clerks of Works can carry out habitat assessments and protected species surveys as required by Brighton and Hove City Council. With extensive knowledge and a track record of successful projects, our team ensures all ecological obligations are met – benefiting both developers and the local environment.
To learn more about our support services for the Brighton and Hove planning portal, please get in touch using the contact form below. Alternatively, you can email us at info@collingtonwinter.co.uk or call our team on 01204 939608.
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