East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Porches in Brighton and Hove
A porch is a small enclosed structure built over an entrance door to provide weather protection, additional security and storage, ranging from a simple canopy to a fully glazed and insulated room.
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 porches
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 porches process
- 01
Survey and design
Measuring the entrance and agreeing a standard package design or bespoke design to match the house.
- 02
Planning check
Confirming whether the porch falls under permitted development or needs a planning application.
- 03
Foundations and structure
Forming the base and building the walls, roof and glazing.
- 04
Fit-out and completion
Flooring, decoration and making good to the existing entrance.
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FAQs
Porches in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide porches 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.
Do I need planning permission for a porch?
Most porches fall under permitted development if the external ground floor area is 3m² or less, the highest point is no more than 3m (or 4m with a dual-pitched roof), and no part comes within 2m of a boundary that fronts a highway. Outside these limits, or on designated land, a planning application is needed.
Does a porch need Building Regulations approval?
A porch under 30m² floor area is generally exempt from Building Regulations provided it has no habitable use, though the new external door, any glazing and electrical work still need to meet relevant standards.
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.