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Demolition of the existing caf� and toilets and redevelopment to form a single storey visitor centre with caf�, restaurant and bar, takeaway, gallery/interpretation zones, retail and re-provision of toilets on the site of the existing West Hill Caf�. Creation of a new pathway/boardwalk and installation of external lighting on pathways, wayfinding and signage. Installation of air source heat pumps and solar panels and associated landscaping improvements.

West Hill Cafe, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

DecidedReference: HS/LB/26/00127Hastings Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Received
6 Mar 2026
Validated
6 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Hastings Borough Council

Application overview

Demolition of the existing caf� and toilets and redevelopment to form a single storey visitor centre with caf�, restaurant and bar, takeaway, gallery/interpretation zones, retail and re-provision of toilets on the site of the existing West Hill Caf�. Creation of a new pathway/boardwalk and installation of external lighting on pathways, wayfinding and signage. Installation of air source heat pumps and solar panels and associated landscaping improvements.

Proposal details

Reference
HS/LB/26/00127
Ward
CASTLE
Agent
Poroban Limited

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Application location

West Hill Cafe, Castle Hill Road, Hastings, TN34 3RD

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Documents 82 of 82

DocumentPublishedAction
HISTORIC ENGLANDConsultee Comment · PDF8 Oct 2026View
DecisionDecision · PDF10 Jul 2026View
Committee ReportCommittee Report · PDF1 Jul 2026View
TREE AND PLANTING SCHEDULEOther · PDF26 May 2026View
DRAWING REVISION LISTOther · PDF8 May 2026View
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF8 May 2026View
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF8 May 2026View
CONSERVATION OFFICER COMMENTS (CONS OFFICER)Consultee Comment · PDF8 May 2026View
CONSERVATION OFFICER COMMENTS (CONS OFFICER)Consultee Comment · PDF27 Apr 2026View
COUNTY ARCHEAOLOGYConsultee Comment27 Apr 2026View
TREE AND PLANTING SCHEDULESuperseded Document · PDF24 Apr 2026View
OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONOther · PDF24 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SECTION A-AAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SECTION C-CAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF23 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SECTION B-BAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION B-BAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED ROOF PLAN - ZONE AAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 00 ZONE AAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION D-DAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED EAST ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF23 Apr 2026View
MATERIAL SCHEDULEOther · PDF23 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SECTION D-DAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION A-AAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION C-CAmended Plans · PDF23 Apr 2026View
DRAWING REVISION LISTSuperseded Document · PDF23 Apr 2026View
HISTORIC ENGLANDConsultee Comment16 Apr 2026View
CONSERVATION OFFICER COMMENTS (CONS OFFICER)Consultee Comment · PDF9 Apr 2026View
HISTORIC ENGLANDConsultee Comment · PDF7 Apr 2026View
DRAWING REVISION LISTOther1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SITE SECTION A-AAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SITE SECTION A-AAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SECTION C-CSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SOUTH ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED EAST ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL -01Amended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 00Amended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 01Amended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL -01 ZONE AAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL -01 ZONE BAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 00 ZONE ASuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 00 ZONE BAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 01 ZONE BAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING SECTION B-BSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION C-CAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION B-BSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING NORTH ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING EAST ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
EXISTING WEST ELEVATIONAmended Plans · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED ROOF PLAN - ZONE ASuperseded Drawing · PDF1 Apr 2026View
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POLLUTIONConsultee Comment · PDF27 Mar 2026View
HBC SENIOR SUDS AND FLOOD RISK OFFICERConsultee Comment · PDF25 Mar 2026View
SITE NOTICESite Notice20 Mar 2026View
CONSERVATION OFFICER COMMENTS (CONS OFFICER)Consultee Comment · PDF16 Mar 2026View
ESTATESConsultee Comment · PDF9 Mar 2026View
EXISTING SECTION GGSuperseded Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
EXISTING BLOCK PLANDrawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PROPOSED BLOCK PLANDrawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL -01Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
HERITAGE STATEMENT - PART 1Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
HERITAGE STATEMENT - PART 2Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PLANNING, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - PART 2Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PLANNING, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - PART 3Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PLANNING, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - PARTS 4,5 AND 6Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PLANNING, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - PART 7Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PLANNING, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - PART 8Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PLANNING, DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT - PART 1Other · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONSuperseded Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
EXISTING FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL -01Superseded Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION FFSuperseded Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
PROPOSED SECTION GGSuperseded Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 00Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
DEMOLITION PLAN - LEVEL 01Drawing · PDF6 Mar 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF6 Mar 2026View

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