East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Office Fit-Outs in Brighton and Hove
An office fit-out is the work that turns a shell or existing commercial unit into a usable workspace — partitioning, floor and ceiling finishes, power and data cabling, lighting and decoration — carried out to meet fire safety and accessibility requirements for the intended use.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for office fit-outs
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our office fit-outs process
- 01
Consultation
Understanding the business's brief, budget, timeline and any lease constraints on the space.
- 02
Design and specification
Developing layout, partitioning, and power, data and lighting requirements, factoring in fire safety and accessibility compliance.
- 03
Approvals
Supporting any landlord licence for alterations and Building Control requirements the works trigger.
- 04
Fit-out and handover
Carrying out partitioning, finishes and services installation, with compliance documentation provided at completion.
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Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Office Fit-Outs in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide office fit-outs across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
What's the difference between a Category A and Category B fit-out?
Category A is the basic shell — raised floors, suspended ceilings and core mechanical and electrical services, often provided by the landlord. Category B is the tenant's own fit-out on top of that, covering partitioning, finishes, meeting rooms and branding to suit how the business will use the space.
Do we need our landlord's permission for an office fit-out?
Most commercial leases require landlord consent, usually via a licence for alterations, for anything beyond very minor changes. We recommend checking your lease early, and can provide the technical detail needed to support an application.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.