Land for sale

Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1

RS1599 - for sale – development opportunity

Airspace Residential Development with Planning
Ditchling Court, 136 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 6JA

Summary
Prior Approval Granted (Ref: BH2023/02200)
Additional Storey to Create 5 x One-Bedroom Apartments (C3)
Unit Sizes Approx. 40.2 sq m – 50 sq m
Sustainable, Car-Free Scheme
Prime Brighton Location
Suitable for sme & Regional Developers
Highly Accessible – 400m to London Road Station

Description
An excellent opportunity to acquire a fully consented residential development in a strong Brighton location.

Prior Approval has been granted under reference BH2023/02200 for the erection of an additional storey above the existing Ditchling Court building to create five self-contained one-bedroom apartments (Use Class C3).

The approved scheme provides five efficiently designed one-bedroom units ranging from approximately 40.2 sq m to 50 sq m, with open-plan living areas, separate bedrooms and bathrooms.

The development forms an airspace opportunity above an established residential block, providing a clearly defined build envelope with approved elevations and section drawings.

This represents a low-planning-risk opportunity in a high-demand city market.

Location
Ditchling Court is situated on Ditchling Road, approximately 1.5 miles north of Brighton city centre.

The site benefits from excellent transport connectivity:

London Road Railway Station – approx. 400m (6-minute walk)
Frequent bus routes along Ditchling Road
Easy access to Brighton city centre, universities and employment hubs
Nearby local retail amenities and services
The site falls within Controlled Parking Zone J and has been supported as a sustainable, car-free scheme.

Brighton remains one of the South Coast’s strongest residential markets, with continued demand for smaller units from professionals, key workers and investors.

Planning
Prior Approval Granted
Application Reference: BH2023/02200
Proposal: Erection of an additional storey to provide 5 no. One-bedroom flats (C3).

Transport & Highways raised no objection, subject to cycle parking condition.

Full planning documentation available upon request.

Accommodation (Proposed)
Five x 1-Bedroom Apartments
Approximate Gross Internal Areas:

Flat 17 – 50 sq m
Flat 18 – 45.6 sq m
Flat 19 – 40.2 sq m
Flat 20 – 46.5 sq m
Flat 21 – 42.9 sq m