Processing times for planning applications are currently running with a 5/7 working day delay before we can start validating new applications. To focus resources on validation, we will not be responding to any requests for progress updates until we have had the application for 7 working days. We’re doing our best to process applications as fast as possible, and we appreciate your patience.
Listed building pre-application advice service
Find out how to get our advice before submitting planning permission for alterations which require listed building consent, and how much it costs
Apply for our listed building pre-application advice service
If you're thinking about alterations which require listed building consent, we can give you advice.
This includes:
- changing roof materials and replacing windows, doors, railings or other features
- alterations to internal layout, including removal or addition of walls
- painting or other types of cladding over stone, flint or brickwork or tiling of steps
- replacing or altering a shop front
- structural repairs or other repairs not carried out in matching materials
- fitting domestic flues or new external pipework
To commission pre-application advice from the Planning and Building Control service for a listed building or for a building in a conservation area, please complete the listed building pre-application advice form.
Email your completed form with any attachments to planning.applications@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Fees
Our fees, including VAT at 20%, are shown in the tables below.
Payment is made for this service through our online payments page. The product name that will be shown on the page is “Products & Services - BHCC Pre Application Planning Advice”.
In the event of problems making payment please contact Planning.Applications@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
| Type of advice | Fee |
|---|---|
| Written response only | £270.97 |
| Virtual meeting with a written response | £541.96 |
| Site meeting with a written response | £646.66 |
| Follow Up written response only | £78.55 |
| Additional meeting | £270.97 |
If your proposed development is for a listed building but will also need an application for planning permission, please use the appropriate form for that type of development.