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Hastings Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Hastings Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
9,757Searchable applications
144Recorded as pending
87%Approval rate · 8,835 approved or refused records
1,148Refused applications

7,687 approved · 1,148 refused · 648 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Apr 2013 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas18 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. DecidedHS/FA/18/00516

    New fire final exit door, dormer window for third floor bedroom, automatic opening vents for stairwell on third floor.

    1 East Parade, Hastings, TN34 3AL

    Received 4 Jun 2018
  2. DecidedHS/FA/18/00517

    Proposed removal of existing steps and pathway and construction of new entrance steps and pathway with new pedestrian gate. Proposed raising up of existing stonework wall and rebuilding of front pier and new front piers. Proposed new gates to rear garden. (Amended description)

    22 St Helens Road, Hastings, TN34 2LG

    Received 5 Jun 2018
  3. DecidedHS/FA/18/00518

    Change of Use from Offices (B1) to Hotel (C1) for a total of 103 guest rooms and 9 family suites, and Gym (D2) on ground floor and basement. (Amended Plans)

    Queensbury House, 1 Havelock Road, Hastings, TN34 1BP

    Received 5 Jun 2018
  4. DecidedHS/FA/18/00519

    Repairs to external rendered wall. Replacement of modern felt covering to flat roofs, refurbishment of railings to flat roofs upgrade of flat doors / installation of fire detection system. Asbestos boarding and textured plaster removal with fire rated boarding and new plaster to communal stairwell external decoration.

    33 High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ER

    Received 5 Jun 2018
  5. DecidedHS/LB/18/00520

    Repairs to external rendered wall. Replacement of modern felt covering to flat roofs, refurbishment of railings to flat roofs upgrade of flat doors / installation of fire detection system. Asbestos boarding and textured plaster removal with fire rated boarding and new plaster to communal stairwell external decoration.

    33 High Street, Hastings, TN34 3ER

    Received 5 Jun 2018
  6. DecidedHS/FA/18/00521

    Two storey side extension, single storey front extension to form annex and garage conversion. Raised timber decking area in the rear garden.

    1 Cockcrow Wood, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7HW

    Received 6 Jun 2018
  7. DecidedHS/FA/18/00522

    Proposed loft conversion including addition of Conservation roof lights to front elevation. Replacement window within existing rear dormer and replacement of existing Velux with Conservation roof light.

    Flat 8, Wilton House, 1 Grosvenor Gardens, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0AG

    Received 7 Jun 2018
  8. DecidedHS/FA/18/00523

    Single storey rear domestic extension.

    427 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2RT

    Received 7 Jun 2018
  9. DecidedHS/FA/18/00524

    New vehicular access with cross-over

    37 Charles Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0QQ

    Received 7 Jun 2018
  10. DecidedHS/FA/18/00525

    Proposed single storey infill/link extension to front of dwelling

    16 Pilot Road, Hastings, TN34 2AP

    Received 8 Jun 2018
  11. DecidedHS/FA/18/00526

    Side extension to replace detached shed

    26 High Beech Chalet Park, Battle Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7BS

    Received 11 Jun 2018
  12. DecidedHS/LB/18/00527

    General repair & overhaul of an apartment in listed building including some new partitions & renovated roof access, new electrical system and re-decoration (part retrospective)

    Top Floor Flat, 30 Wellington Square, Hastings, TN34 1PN

    Received 11 Jun 2018
  13. DecidedHS/PR/18/00528

    Application for certificate of proposed lawful development for a loft conversion with hip-to-gable roof extension and addition of 2no. dormers to rear

    18 Ore Place, Hastings, TN34 2LR

    Received 11 Jun 2018
  14. DecidedHS/TP/18/00530

    1 x Acer negundo - remove1 x Beech - crown lift to 5m

    79 St Helens Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2JW

    Received 7 Jun 2018
  15. DecidedHS/FA/18/00531

    Change of use from A5 (Hot Food Takeaway) and A1 (Retail) to A3 (Cafe/Restaurant). Addition of pergola extension to east end of building.

    The Little Fish and Chip Shop, Lower Promenade, Warrior Square, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6FA

    Received 13 Jun 2018
  16. DecidedHS/AA/18/00532

    Replacement of previous signage.

    The Little Fish and Chip Shop, Lower Promenade, Warrior Square, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6FA

    Received 13 Jun 2018
  17. DecidedHS/FA/18/00533

    Single storey rear extension with raised patio area, roof extension to create 1st. floor accommodation, including front and rear dormers.

    47 Park View, Hastings, TN34 2HF

    Received 11 Jun 2018
  18. DecidedHS/FA/18/00534

    Change of use from small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) C4 use to larger House in Multiple Occupation - HMO (Sui Generis).

    22 Devonshire Road, Hastings, TN34 1NE

    Received 12 Jun 2018
  19. DecidedHS/FA/18/00535

    Change of use from B8 (Storage) to D1 (Gallery/Studio. And alterations to front elevation (amended description).

    Store 1, Bottle Alley, Eversfield Place, Lower Promenade, St Leonards-on-sea TN37 6FD

    Received 13 Jun 2018
  20. DecidedHS/FA/18/00537

    Proposed Single Storey Side / Rear Extension

    59 Madeira Drive, Hastings, TN34 2NH

    Received 13 Jun 2018
  21. DecidedHS/FA/18/00538

    Change of use from a mixed use of cinema, theatre & restaurant to mixed use class, of cinema, theatre, restaurant and wedding ceremony venue

    43-49 Norman Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 0EQ

    Received 14 Jun 2018
  22. DecidedHS/FA/18/00539

    Change of use from A1 (Shops) to A3 (cafe/restaurant).

    Ararart Supermarket, 43 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL

    Received 14 Jun 2018
  23. DecidedHS/FA/18/00540

    Alteration of the shop front comprising the instalment of an additional door to the left hand side of the building to give access to above flats.

    43 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL

    Received 14 Jun 2018
  24. DecidedHS/FA/18/00541

    Replacement of first and second floor windows on the front elevation with double glazed uPVC windows.

    43 Robertson Street, Hastings, TN34 1HL

    Received 14 Jun 2018

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