Drara keeps a watch on planning issues and applications that affect our area and inputs to consultations where appropriate. Information on local planning policies and applications can be found on the Brighton and Hove City Council website.
Current issues
Erection of 5 dwellings in space behind 62 Preston Road affecting bottom of Ditchling Rise
Planning application to build 5 storey extension to rear of existing building in Preston Road incorporating excavations for basement enlargement and alterations to provide 4 flats and bin store.
This application has been refused Link to planning details 201704186
This has been modified and resubmitted under Link to planning details 201800854
Development of garage space next to No 2 Shaftesbury Place
New planning application to replace the garages next to No 2 Shaftesbury Place with a two storey office building. This is a new application and is not linked to the one below.
This application remains under consideration Link to planning details 201704163
Development of garages at 19a Shaftesbury Place
This application has been approved. Link to planning details 201702717
Development of housing in the garden of the Signalman Pub
This application has been withdrawn Link to planning details 201700829
The creation of a fire escape on the first floor is in progress.
Bike docking station
It was planned to site a bike docking station in Shaftesbury Place near London Road Station – this has been put on hold for the time being as funds are being used to install stations elsewhere in the town.
Page updated March 2018
