8 Chester Terrace Brighton BN1 6GB Data via plota.co.uk

Registered BH2026/01447
Date received
12 Jun 2026
Date validated
12 Jun 2026
Postcode
BN1 6GB

Description

Proposed Tree Works Norwegian Maple: The primary objective is a lateral reduction of up to 1.7m on the western aspect, which then might necessitate a lateral reduction of up to 500mm on the northern and southern aspects to rectify the tree?s current spread imbalance and to reduce shading, allowing more natural light. No height reduction is proposed. The tree currently has a lateral spread of 3.7m to the west, compared to 1.5 m to the east. The spread to the west is 300mm off the property face. The proposal is to prune the significantly heavier western side by removing end weight and shortening longer lateral branches to suitable growth points, to balance the crown. All pruning works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 to ensure a balanced and natural crown form typical of the species, with reductions made to suitable growth points. Data via plota.co.uk

Brighton and Hove
Planning Authority Score
4.2/10
Below average
#186 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Brighton and Hove is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #229 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Brighton and Hove decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #127 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #97 of 292
52%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #229 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #179 of 292
68%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
63 decided
1,710
Total decisions
193 refused in 2025