We have seen the proposals for the restoration of the Brighton Hippodrome and ancillary works under planning application No. BH2022/02444 and fully support its approval by the City Council.

https://planningapps.brighton-hove.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=RFSF5ZDMHJI00

We call upon Brighton Council to approve the current planning application from local, family run, company, Matsim Properties, who are the present owners, to be able to continue with the amazing restoration of the Brighton Hippodrome. Repair work has already taken place to protect the main auditorium and listed frontage. Some sensitive restoration has also been undertaken as shown to the public last year. Full refurbishment should be ongoing as a matter of urgency however Matsim have been subjected to constant obstacles in the planning process which can only lead to further deterioration of the building and inevitably endangering the return of this iconic and historical building to its rightful place as an entertainment venue.